Bangladesh will not play World Cup in India

Bangladesh's Youth and Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul said on Wednesday that he would try his best to convince the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate Bangladesh's venues for the ICC T20 World Cup, insisting that the governing body of the sport had failed to grasp the gravity of Bangladesh's concerns, report agencies.
He reaffirmed that the country will stand firm on its decision not to participate in the T20 World Cup in India due to ongoing security concerns.
The advisor expressed confidence that they would be able to present a strong
case to the ICC, stating that the primary principle of their stance is the safety of Bangladesh's cricketers.
The statement came after a meeting at the secretariat on Wednesday, attended by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul, board directors, and officials from the Youth and Sports Ministry.
"We will not compromise on the security of our cricketers, the security of Bangladesh, or the dignity of Bangladesh. We want to play cricket, we want to play the World Cup, but we want to do so in another host country, like Sri Lanka," Asif Nazrul said.
He made it clear that Bangladesh would maintain its position of not traveling to India.
"We hope to explain our position to the ICC and that they will consider our concerns sincerely and impartially. We have worked hard to qualify for this World Cup, and we hope our arguments will be taken seriously."
However, the advisor was not satisfied with the ICC's response, stating, "After reading the letter from the ICC today, it appears they have not fully grasped the magnitude of the security concerns we have for our players in India. This is not just a security issue; it is a matter of national dignity."
Meanwhile, BCB President Aminul Islam Bulbul has insisted that the board will stand firm on its decision, prioritising security above all else regarding travel to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.