Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The World Cricketers' Association (WCA) has expressed deep concern over Bangladesh's exclusion from the 2026 T20 World Cup, describing the absence of a major cricketing nation from the global showpiece as a "sad moment" for the sport.

In a statement issued on Sunday, WCA Chief Executive Tom Moffat threw his weight behind the Bangladeshi players, warning that the incident highlights serious fractures in the governance of global cricket.

"The withdrawal of Bangladesh... is a sad moment for our game, for the players of Bangladesh, and their fans. It requires deep reflection," Moffat said.

However, the statement was conspicuously vague regarding the root cause of the crisis. Surprisingly, the text missed the specific cont...