US EditionBangladesh govt makes shocking U-turn: Asif Nazrul reverses stance, says BCB and players boycotted India
- Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul stated that the Bangladesh Cricket Board and players decided to boycott the T20 World Cup 2026, not the government, asserting, 'This decision was taken by the BCB and the players.'
- Nazrul welcomed the ICC's confirmation that Bangladesh would face no sanctions for withdrawing and would be considered for hosting an ICC event in 2028.
- Nazrul described the ICC's decision as a diplomatic success, claiming there is 'no question of regret' regarding missing the World Cup.
- Nazrul's remarks marked a shift from his earlier statement, where he indicated the government's control over the decision to withdraw from the tournament.
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Bangladesh government backs out, puts it on BCB, players over boycotting T20 World Cup 2026
Bangladesh’s absence from the T20 World Cup 2026 continues to generate debate. Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul on Tuesday asserted that the call to stay away from the tournament was made by the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the players themselves, not the government. “There is no question of regret [at being excluded from the World Cup]. This decision was taken by the BCB and the players as they made sacrifices for the safety of the country's cricket,…
Bangladesh sports advisor rewrites T20 World Cup boycott narrative, blames players
Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul claimed Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup withdrawal was a player and board-led move to protect national dignity. Bangladesh had earlier refused to travel to India, citing directives from their interim government.
Bangladesh's Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul's statement has been ambiguous. In fact, he had earlier said that the decision not to go to India was the government's, now in his latest statement he has backtracked from his earlier statement.
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