Pakistan, Jan. 27 -- The removal of Bangladesh from the ICC T20 World Cup in India has sparked a governance crisis in international cricket, raising questions about the role of money and politics in the sport.

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Analysts and commentators argue that India's dominant influence over the International Cricket Council (ICC) has created a double standard. While India is allowed to pick and choose which teams it plays, smaller nations like Bangladesh face sanctions or removal for exercising similar caution. Bangladesh cited safety concerns following threats to players, yet the ICC dismissed these issues, prompting its exclusion from the tournament.

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