'We Have The Right To Play...': Bangladesh Sports Advisor's Fiery On-Air Rant Highlights T20 World Cup Exclusion Standoff With ICC; Video
Published on: Jan. 24, 2026, 11:41 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Bangladesh’s dispute with the ICC over the 2026 T20 World Cup escalated when Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul delivered a fiery rant on live TV during a BPL broadcast. The standoff centers on Bangladesh’s refusal to play matches in India over security concerns, instead demanding neutral venues in Sri Lanka. The ICC rejected the request, putting Bangladesh’s participation at risk.
