T20 World Cup: ICC's Bangladesh Exclusion Sparks Influence Claims, Viewership Debate
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Moneycontrol•27-01-2026, 13:00
T20 World Cup: ICC's Bangladesh Exclusion Sparks Influence Claims, Viewership Debate
- •Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf accused the ICC of being "influenced" in its decision to exclude Bangladesh from the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- •Yousuf claimed Bangladesh's individual viewership (176 million) is nearly equal to the combined viewership of ten other participating nations (178 million), though data is unconfirmed.
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) had cited security concerns and requested group-stage matches be moved from India, which the ICC denied.
- •Scotland was announced as Bangladesh's replacement, qualifying as the next-highest-ranked team.
- •Yousuf criticized ICC's inconsistent governance, citing the use of Dubai as a neutral venue for India's Champions Trophy matches against Pakistan.
Why It Matters: ICC's decision to exclude Bangladesh from the T20 World Cup faces scrutiny over alleged influence and inconsistent governance.
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