ICC Slams Bangladesh for 'Hypocrisy' Over World Cup Boycott in India
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News18•26-01-2026, 23:05
ICC Slams Bangladesh for 'Hypocrisy' Over World Cup Boycott in India
- •Bangladesh refused to play the World Cup in India despite full security assurances from India and the ICC.
- •BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla confirmed India's security offer to Bangladesh.
- •The ICC labeled Bangladesh's stance as 'hypocrisy,' citing their participation in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan last year despite higher security risks.
- •Bangladesh cricketers have expressed regret and criticized their board and government for the decision, feeling that cricket and cricketers have been harmed.
- •Scotland has replaced Bangladesh in the World Cup, leading to further regret among Bangladeshi players.
Why It Matters: ICC accuses Bangladesh of hypocrisy for boycotting the World Cup in India over security concerns.
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