Relations between the two neighbours had worsened after the Bangladesh cricket team declined to travel to India for its group-stage fixtures at the ongoing 2026 T20 World Cup, citing security concerns. I discussed this matter (T20 World Cup) with him. “You know that because of diplomatic complications, we could not play in the World Cup. Besides, there is a sense in Dhaka that the interim government under Prof Mohammad Yunus mishandled the situation by boycotting the World Cup. “Regarding the cricket board election, I have said before and I still say that it was questionable,” Haque said.

Source: Indian Express February 18, 2026 23:30 UTC