Bangladesh's Double Standard: Umpire Officiates in India, Team Security Questioned

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News18•13-01-2026, 10:14
Bangladesh's Double Standard: Umpire Officiates in India, Team Security Questioned
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expresses security concerns for its team playing in India for the T20 World Cup.
- •Simultaneously, Bangladeshi umpire Sharofuddullah Saikat is officiating in the India vs. New Zealand ODI series in India.
- •This apparent contradiction raises questions about BCB's 'duplicity' regarding security threats.
- •BCB clarifies that Saikat is an ICC-contracted umpire, not directly related to BCCI.
- •ICC's risk assessment found no specific threats for Bangladesh team in India, potentially rejecting venue change demands.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh faces scrutiny for conflicting stances on security, with an umpire in India while the team expresses concerns.
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