ICC Accused of 'Vindictive Action' Against Bangladeshi Journalists for T20 World Cup
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Firstpost•27-01-2026, 09:09
ICC Accused of 'Vindictive Action' Against Bangladeshi Journalists for T20 World Cup
- •ICC reportedly rejected accreditation for all Bangladeshi journalists for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
- •This follows Bangladesh's removal from the tournament after refusing to play group stage matches in India.
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) media committee head Amzad Hossain confirmed that none of the 130-150 applicants received accreditation.
- •A Bangladeshi photojournalist, Mir Farid, had his accreditation revoked after initial approval.
- •Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association president Arifur Rahman Babu stated this exposes a 'dark side' of the ICC.
Why It Matters: ICC faces backlash for allegedly denying T20 World Cup accreditation to all Bangladeshi journalists.
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