Bangladesh cricket ‘affected’ by off-field tensions ahead of T20 World Cup

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesJanuary 10, 2026 at 01:53 PM

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Bangladesh's Test captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, acknowledges that off-field controversies impact the cricket team's performance ahead of major tournaments. With the T20 World Cup looming in India in February-March 2026, Shanto notes the pressure on players to perform despite external distractions. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has requested the ICC to move their World Cup matches out of India due to safety concerns, following heightened tensions between India and Bangladesh. These tensions stem from incidents like the attack on a Hindu factory worker in Bangladesh. The ICC has reportedly told Bangladesh they must play in India or forfeit their matches. Bangladesh is scheduled to play three World Cup matches in Kolkata.

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