New Delhi, Jan. 24 -- Ajinkya Rahane, India star cricketer has strongly criticized Bangladesh's refusal to play T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India, calling the move a major setback for their cricket. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) missed the ICC's final 24-hour deadline to confirm participation, leading to their replacement by Scotland in the tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

The controversy erupted over security concerns linked to the withdrawal of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL 2026. Despite ICC assurances of robust safety measures, the BCB stood firm, refusing to send the team for India-hosted games. This triggered a standoff, with the ICC rejecting venue shifts and issuing ultimatums.

Ajinkya Rahane expressed s...