Bangladesh’s Exit from T20 WC ‘A Sad Moment’: World Cricket Association

“Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the T20 World Cup, and the resulting exclusion of a treasured cricket nation from cricket’s pinnacle international T20 event, is a sad moment for our sport and for Bangladesh’s players and fans, and one that requires reflection,” WCA chief executive Tom Moffat said in a statement.

BCB did not allow its team to travel to India, citing security concerns following Mustafizur Rahman’s ouster from the IPL.

However, the ICC maintained that there was no verifiable security threat to the Bangladesh national team, officials in India or fans and that it was not appropriate to make changes to the published schedule of events.

“Cricket is at its strongest when every team and every player is treated with respect, supported appropriately and consistently, and able to participate on fair terms. The game is at its best when all participants make a real contribution to the success of the game.”

WCA is a global body for professional cricketers with players from various countries as members. However, Indian cricketers are not members of WCA.

“Recently the WCA has become increasingly concerned about wider trends in the sport, including the failure to honor agreements, the erosion of rights and the lack of meaningful consultation with players and their representatives, all of which amount to a careless approach to people who should not belong in cricket,” Moffat said. he said.

“It also highlights significant issues with the game’s current operating model on a global level. These issues, if left unaddressed, will undermine trust, unity and ultimately the health and future of the game we love.”

At the ICC Board meeting on Wednesday, Bangladesh lost its bid to change the matches by a landslide margin of 14-2, with only Pakistan backing its cause.

The WCA chief executive said the development “provides an opportunity for reflection across cricket”.

“Rather than allowing division or exclusion to prevail, we call on the game’s leaders to work with all stakeholders, including Governing Bodies, leagues and players, to unite rather than divide the sport and work in the common interest of the long-term health and success of the game.

“On behalf of world-class players and their associations, we continue to offer our support to Bangladeshi players and their associations (CWAB) who missed the opportunity to compete on the world stage. We reiterate our commitment to work constructively with BCB and all other stakeholders to strengthen and grow our game globally.”