Bangladesh cricket team expelled from T20 World Cup

Ziaul Haque Tanin, a former cricketer turned entrepreneur from Bangladesh, had planned a trip to watch his country play in the T20 World Cup in India, but the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s decision to withdraw the team due to security concerns led to their ouster from the tournament. The move sparked a wider political dispute between supporters of the government’s decision and those worried about the long-term impact on the game, highlighting tensions between Bangladesh and India. While some supported the decision for safety reasons, others expressed concerns about the potential consequences for cricket in the country. Bangladesh’s national team, which had been performing well in T20 cricket, expressed disappointment at missing out on the opportunity to compete in the tournament.

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