ICC Cancels Bangladeshi Journalists' Accreditations Amid T20 World Cup Row

• The T20 World Cup 2026 controversy has escalated into a politically charged conflict in cricket.
• Bangladesh's exclusion from the T20 World Cup led to the ICC canceling media accreditations for over 50 Bangladeshi journalists.
• The ICC justified the decision by stating that if the Bangladeshi team is deemed unsafe in India, journalists cannot be safe either.
• This marks an unprecedented move in ICC tournaments, collectively barring journalists from a country.
• Sources suggest the ICC has asked broadcasters to prepare alternatives for Bangladeshi commentators, indicating further isolation for Bangladesh in cricket.

Why It Matters: ICC's unprecedented move to bar Bangladeshi journalists highlights escalating political tensions in cricket.