Bangladesh Cricket Faces Existential Crisis Over T20 World Cup Participation in India

• Bangladesh cricketers are under pressure to play in the T20 World Cup in India, despite the government's anti-India stance.
• A crucial meeting is scheduled today at 3 PM between sports advisor Asif Nazrul, cricketers, and BCB officials at the Intercontinental Hotel.
• The Bangladesh government remains firm on its decision not to send the team to India, even after losing an ICC board vote.
• ICC has given Bangladesh an ultimatum to announce their decision on World Cup participation by today, threatening bans and a 1 million USD fine.
• BCB President Aminul Islam is hoping for a 'miracle' as the country faces being cornered and potential severe penalties.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh Cricket faces a critical deadline to decide on T20 World Cup participation in India amid government pressure.