Bangladesh Captain Shanto Breaks Silence on T20 World Cup Controversy

• Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto addressed the controversy regarding moving T20 World Cup matches outside India.
• The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) requested the ICC to move games to Sri Lanka due to security concerns in India.
• Shanto stated that such controversies before major tournaments affect players, despite them pretending otherwise.
• He emphasized that it would be better if these issues didn't happen, impacting players with Indian sponsorship deals.
• Shanto also defended former captain Tamim Iqbal, who was labeled an "Indian agent" for advising caution.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh captain Shanto admits pre-tournament controversies negatively impact players, despite their professionalism.