For cricket-mad Bangladesh, T20 World Cup expulsion means heartbreak

Al JazeeraCenterSCO 7 min read 100% complete by By Imdad HaqueFebruary 6, 2026 at 11:52 PM

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Bangladesh's cricket fans are disappointed as the national team was excluded from the 2026 T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to send its team to India, citing security concerns, and their request to move matches to Sri Lanka was denied by the ICC. This decision stemmed from heightened tensions between Bangladesh and India, including trade disputes and the harboring of a former Bangladeshi Prime Minister. The exclusion has sparked debate in Bangladesh, highlighting the intersection of sports and politics. The situation has led to heartbreak for fans and players alike, as Bangladesh watches the tournament from afar.

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Indian Premier League 30% Sheikh Hasina 35% Mustafizur Rahman 40% Scotland 45% Sri Lanka 50% International Cricket Council (ICC) 55% Bangladesh Cricket Board 60% Ziaul Haque Tanin 60% India ×470% Dhaka ×370% T20 World Cup ×685% Bangladesh ×1090%

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t20 world cup 100% bangladesh 90% cricket 80% expulsion 70% political dispute 60% security concerns 60% bangladesh cricket board 50% india 50% international cricket council (icc) 40%