BCB president Tamim Iqbal says Bangladesh should have played 2026 T20 World Cup
Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal expressed his belief that Bangladesh should have participated in the 2026 T20 World Cup despite strained diplomatic relations with India. He acknowledged the disappointment surrounding the Mustafizur Rahman incident, which strained ties between the two nations. Tamim stated that while he endorsed the decision at the time, he still maintains that Bangladesh should have played the World Cup.
He argued that sports should remain separate from political conflicts, using the example of Iran playing in America during a war. Iqbal also highlighted that despite recent tensions, both India and Bangladesh are actively seeking a solution and continuing negotiations for a bilateral series. He emphasized that the situation with India's T20I series against Afghanistan, scheduled for September, has not been finalized yet.
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