Cricket players, officials slam ICC for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup ouster

Al JazeeraCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilJanuary 25, 2026 at 08:30 AM

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The ICC has expelled Bangladesh from the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup after the country refused to play matches in India due to security concerns. The decision, made public on Saturday, resulted in Scotland replacing Bangladesh in the tournament. Former players, cricket officials, and the World Cricketers’ Association have criticized the ICC's action, citing "double standards" and a lack of consultation with players. Critics argue the ICC should have worked to find a solution rather than exclude Bangladesh, a valued cricketing nation. The WCA also expressed concern about broken agreements and the game's operating model at a global level. The ICC rejected Bangladesh's request to move their matches to Sri Lanka, deeming it not feasible.

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Scotland 40% Tom Moffat 40% Sri Lanka 40% Pakistan ×240% World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) ×250% India 60% Shahid Afridi 60% T20 World Cup ×485% International Cricket Council (ICC) ×490% Bangladesh ×795%

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t20 world cup 100% icc 90% bangladesh 90% ouster 80% double standards 70% cricket 60% security concerns 60% governing body 50% tournament 50% cricket administrators 40%