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Firstpost27-01-2026, 09:09

ICC Accused of 'Vindictive Action' Against Bangladeshi Journalists for T20 World Cup

  • ICC reportedly rejected accreditation for all Bangladeshi journalists for the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
  • This follows Bangladesh's removal from the tournament after refusing to play group stage matches in India.
  • Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) media committee head Amzad Hossain confirmed that none of the 130-150 applicants received accreditation.
  • A Bangladeshi photojournalist, Mir Farid, had his accreditation revoked after initial approval.
  • Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association president Arifur Rahman Babu stated this exposes a 'dark side' of the ICC.

Why It Matters: ICC faces backlash for allegedly denying T20 World Cup accreditation to all Bangladeshi journalists.

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