Hussain, Atherton Slam ICC Over 'Preferential Treatment' to India, BCCI

• Former England cricketers Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton criticized the ICC for alleged bias and preferential treatment towards Team India and BCCI.
• The criticism follows Pakistan's decision to boycott the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India, scheduled for February 15 in Colombo.
• Pakistan's boycott is a protest against the ICC replacing Bangladesh with Scotland in the T20 World Cup after Bangladesh refused to play in India due to security concerns.
• Bangladesh cited the removal of Mustafizur Rahman from KKR as evidence of security threats, a claim refuted by the ICC's independent assessment.
• Hussain and Atherton questioned the ICC's consistency, noting India was allowed a neutral venue (Dubai) for the Champions Trophy 2025 after refusing to play in Pakistan.