Bangladesh will now be seen as potential troublemaker in cricket: Former BCB secretary

24-Jan-2026

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Former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) general secretary and ex–chief executive officer of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Syed Ashraful Haque, feels Bangladesh will now be viewed as a potential troublemaker in world cricket following their pull-out from the T20 World Cup 2026. 

Bangladesh decided to boycott the T20 World Cup after holding a meeting with the players, with the BCB citing security concerns as the primary reason for their withdrawal.

The board also stated that its concerns were not being addressed adequately by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and, as a result, it had decided not to send the team to India. 

The BCB was subsequently given an ultimatum by the ICC to take a final decision and is now likely to be replaced by Scotland in the tournament.

Following the decision, Sy ed Ashraful Haque criticised the board’s administration for being subservient to the government, while highlighting the large-scale implications the move could have on Bangladesh cricket.

“It is very unfortunate that the present board is totally subservient to the decision of a government that will not be around after a few weeks. However, the damage left behind and the possible seclusion from the international cricket community will have far-reaching consequences, as Bangladesh will be considered a potential troublemaker in cricketing circles,” Haque told Cricbuzz.