Bangladesh Player's Emotional Outcry Over T20 World Cup U-turn: 'We Are Helpless'

• Bangladesh's Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul's comments on the T20 World Cup 2026 withdrawal sparked controversy.
• Nazrul initially claimed the decision was made by BCB and players for national security, praising their 'sacrifice'.
• This contradicted his earlier statement attributing the withdrawal to government security concerns.
• Players and BCB officials anonymously expressed frustration, stating they had no hand in the decision and felt helpless.
• Nazrul later clarified, admitting his initial explanation was poor and reaffirming the government's decision based on security risks.