India, Jan. 25 -- Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and ex-Australia all-rounder Jason Gillespie launched a sharp critique of the ICC's decision-making after Bangladesh were ejected from the 2026 T20 World Cup. The two veteran internationals questioned the global body's "inconsistency", drawing comparisons with a past instance - India at the 2025 Champions Trophy - where venue changes were accommodated.

Taking to social media platform X, Afridi lashed out at the ICC, questioning the unequal treatment of member boards as he highlighted how India had cited "security threats" as a reason for not travelling to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy. The apex body eventually offered a neutral venue in Dubai for India's matches. With India reac...