Nasser Hussain Demands Equality in Cricket After Pakistan Boycott Drama

• Former England captain Nasser Hussain questioned ICC's handling of Bangladesh's withdrawal from the T20 World Cup, suggesting a double standard if India had similar security concerns.
• Bangladesh was replaced by Scotland after refusing to travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, despite ICC assurances of no security threat.
• Pakistan supported Bangladesh by threatening to boycott their T20 World Cup Group A match against India on February 15, prompting an ICC warning.
• Hussain emphasized the need for consistent treatment for all cricket boards, regardless of financial power, stating "Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India must be treated the same."
• He criticized the politicization of cricket, which he believes undermines smaller nations and impacts franchise cricket, calling for a return to focusing on the game.