ICC Cancels Bangladeshi Journalists' Accreditations Amid T20 World Cup Row
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News18•27-01-2026, 14:00
ICC Cancels Bangladeshi Journalists' Accreditations Amid T20 World Cup Row
- •The T20 World Cup 2026 controversy has escalated into a politically charged conflict in cricket.
- •Bangladesh's exclusion from the T20 World Cup led to the ICC canceling media accreditations for over 50 Bangladeshi journalists.
- •The ICC justified the decision by stating that if the Bangladeshi team is deemed unsafe in India, journalists cannot be safe either.
- •This marks an unprecedented move in ICC tournaments, collectively barring journalists from a country.
- •Sources suggest the ICC has asked broadcasters to prepare alternatives for Bangladeshi commentators, indicating further isolation for Bangladesh in cricket.
Why It Matters: ICC's unprecedented move to bar Bangladeshi journalists highlights escalating political tensions in cricket.
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