Bangladesh’s World Cup boycott is not the government’s decision, Asif Nazrul said, the players themselves took the decision.

News India Live, Digital Desk: The ongoing suspense regarding Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 has now turned into a new controversy. Asif Nazrul, advisor to the interim government of Bangladesh, has rejected claims that the government has refused to send the team to India due to security reasons. According to Nazrul, the idea of ​​boycotting the World Cup was the idea of ​​the players themselves, not the government. Root of controversy: What is the whole matter? For the last few days, news was coming that the current government of Bangladesh will not send its cricket team to India for the T20 World Cup, citing political tension with India and security concerns. But now Asif Nazrul says that: Players’ wishes: Some senior players had expressed concerns about the security conditions and individually indicated not to play. Government’s defence: Nazrul made it clear that the government does not want to interfere in sports and is respecting the players’ decision. U-Turn or a calculated strategy? Cricket experts believe that this statement could be a ‘cover-up’ to avoid possible ICC sanctions. ICC’s strict Rules: According to ICC rules, if the government of a country directly interferes in the functioning or decisions of the cricket board, then the membership of that country can be canceled (as happened recently with Sri Lanka). Impact of the boycott: If the Bangladesh team does not come to the World Cup, they can face heavy fines and a ban from future ICC tournaments. Division between Bangladeshi fans and players Bangladeshi fans on social media are shocked by this statement. Some believe that the Board (BCB) and the government are passing the responsibility on to the players. At the same time, some junior players of the team are eager to play the World Cup, due to which there are reports of differences in the dressing room as well. What will happen next? ICC is closely monitoring this entire development. If it is proven that the decision was political, the future of Bangladesh cricket could hang in the balance. An official press release is expected from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) in the next 48 hours.