Why are Bangladesh’s cricketers boycotting games before the T20 World Cup?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Hafsa AdilJanuary 15, 2026 at 04:05 PM

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Bangladeshi cricketers began boycotting games across all formats and competitions in January 2026 following critical remarks by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Nazmul Islam. The boycott, organized by the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB), was triggered by Islam's suggestion that players should return funds invested in them due to the team's lack of international tournament wins. As a result, two Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches in Dhaka were postponed after teams failed to appear. Islam was subsequently sacked by the BCB. The boycott occurs amidst uncertainty regarding the venues for Bangladesh's T20 World Cup fixtures in India and Sri Lanka, scheduled for February and March.

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Chattogram Royals 30% Noakhali Express 30% Sri Lanka 40% Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) 50% India ×260% Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) ×470% T20 World Cup ×370% Nazmul Islam ×370% Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ×580% Bangladesh ×790%

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cricket boycott 100% bangladesh 90% t20 world cup 80% bangladesh cricket board 70% bpl 70% cricketers 60% nazmul islam 50% cricket 40%

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Bangladesh

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