Geopolitics Disrupts Sub-Continent Cricket: Bangladesh Out of T20 World Cup

• Political tensions between India and Bangladesh led to Bangladesh's exclusion from the upcoming T20 World Cup.
• Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi initially hinted at Pakistan's withdrawal in solidarity but later announced their squad.
• Former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh criticized Pakistan's interference and Bangladesh's confrontational approach with the ICC.
• The strain on India-Bangladesh relations followed former PM Sheikh Hasina's exit and anti-India sentiments in Bangladesh.
• Bangladesh's argument for shifting matches due to safety concerns was rejected by the ICC, resulting in significant losses for their cricket.

Why It Matters: Geopolitical tensions between India and Bangladesh have led to Bangladesh's exclusion from the T20 World Cup.