Bangladesh Shocks ICC: T20 World Cup Venue Under Cloud After Visa Refusal

• Bangladesh's political instability impacts the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, scheduled to be hosted there.
• The Bangladesh government refused a visa to an ICC representative, an Indian-origin individual, sent to review venue conditions and security.
• ICC is concerned about proceeding without a security review, especially as other nations are already hesitant to send players.
• Political reasons and India-Bangladesh relations are suspected behind the visa refusal, alongside internal conflicts within the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
• The ICC is considering alternative venues like UAE or Zimbabwe, which could lead to significant revenue loss for BCB if the tournament is moved.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh's visa refusal for an ICC official jeopardizes its hosting of the Women's T20 World Cup.