New Delhi, Jan. 22 -- Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has criticised Bangladesh's decision not to play their ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches in India, calling it "wrong" and saying India is the safest country.

He believes Bangladesh's decision hurts cricket and their own country, and that Pakistan might be encouraging them. Lal felt Bangladesh would lose out commercially, while India wouldn't be affected.

While speaking to ANI, former Indian cricketer Madan Lal said, "It is absolutely wrong to say that India is not safe. India is the safest country. The decision they have taken is not good for cricket and their country. India is a powerhouse. From a commercial point of view, India is number one. Pakistan is also encouraging them not t...