With tensions simmering between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC), former India pacer Madan Lal on Thursday told India Today that Pakistan is behind Bangladesh's refusal to come to India. He also dismissed Bangladesh's claims of security threats to its players in India. The BCB had earlier requested that the ICC change the venue, citing player security concerns and rising political tensions with India. Pakistan behind Bangladesh's refusal to come to India “I think it's foolish, I can say that because India is not going to lose anything. He also claimed that Pakistan and Bangladesh are playing politics to let India down.

Source: Mint January 23, 2026 07:54 UTC