Summary
Bangladesh was removed from the Men's T20 World Cup by the International Cricket Council (ICC) because they refused to play in India due to security concerns. This led to criticism from cricket players and officials who accused the ICC of unfair treatment. Scotland will participate in the World Cup instead of Bangladesh.
Key Facts
- The ICC removed Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup after they refused to play in India over security fears.
- Former cricketers and associations criticized the ICC for removing Bangladesh, calling it unfair.
- Bangladesh requested to move their matches to Sri Lanka, but the ICC found this change unfeasible.
- The ICC recently moved India’s matches from Pakistan to a neutral venue for similar reasons.
- Scotland is now included in the tournament in Bangladesh's place.
- Concerns were raised about inconsistent decisions and the impact on trust in cricket governance.
- Pakistan, whose matches were relocated to Sri Lanka, announced their participation would depend on government approval.
