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T20 World Cup Snub: Bangladesh Captain Liton Das Disputes Official Narrative
9 Jun
Summary
- Captain Litton Das claims players had no say in the T20 World Cup withdrawal.
- He asserts security concerns in India were used to justify a pre-determined decision.
- Das contrasts India's security with stricter measures previously faced in Pakistan.
Four months after Bangladesh's removal from the 2026 T20 World Cup, captain Litton Das has rejected claims of player involvement in the decision to withdraw. Das revealed that players were not part of any significant decision-making process concerning the tournament.
Das stated that a meeting with government officials in January was a mere formality, not a consultation, and that players had expressed their wish to compete. He indicated that security concerns about playing in India were cited to legitimize a decision already finalized by others.
To challenge the safety argument, Das pointed to Bangladesh's prior tours of Pakistan, where security protocols were significantly more stringent. He emphasized that while players desired to play cricket, the decision to withdraw was ultimately made by higher authorities, not the players themselves.
