Bangladesh in T20 World Cup Crisis: ICC Denies Interference Claims, BCB in Damage Control

• Bangladesh Sports Advisor Asif Nazrul falsely claimed ICC asked them to drop Mustafizur Rahman and for fans not to wear national jerseys.
• Nazrul also suggested ICC linked T20 World Cup issues to upcoming national elections in Bangladesh.
• ICC categorically dismissed all claims, stating it never interferes with team selections or national politics.
• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) issued a press release acknowledging ICC's denial and awaiting response on relocating games to Sri Lanka.
• The situation highlights political overreach, potentially harming Bangladesh's reputation and risking significant financial loss for BCB.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh faces a T20 World Cup dilemma after false claims by a sports advisor, risking financial penalties.