The International Cricket Council faces criticism from former Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi for their T20 World Cup 2026. He made remarks about Bangladesh's decision to withdraw from the tournament which will occur between February 7 and March 8 in India and Sri Lanka.
Afridi Questions ICC's Decision
- The ICC approved Scotland's entry to the tournament as a replacement for Bangladesh according to Afridi's statement. Bangladesh did not play matches in India because they cited security issues. According to Afridi the situation between India and Pakistan in which India refused to tour Pakistan mirrored this situation because the ICC supported India at that time but treated Pakistan differently.
- He posted, "As a former international cricketer, I am expressing my dissatisfaction with the ICC's actions. The ICC supported India's decision not to tour Pakistan because of security concerns. The organization has different treatment toward Bangladesh in this situation.
ICC and Bangladesh Discussions
The ICC held multiple meetings with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to find a solution to their ongoing dispute. The two parties conducted their discussions through video conferences and face-to-face meetings in Dhaka. Bangladesh chose not to participate, although they tried to solve the issue. As a result, the ICC permitted Scotland to compete in the T20 World Cup.
Social Media Reaction
Afridi's statements about the issue received backlash on social media. Many users expressed frustration, saying he unnecessarily involved India in the controversy.
Event Details
The T20 World Cup 2026 will take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Bangladesh will be replaced by Scotland as the new participant.
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