"The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been condemned for practising double standards and damaging the reputation of the game after it expelled Bangladesh from the Men's T20 World Cup over their refusal to travel to India due to security concerns. Bangladesh were kicked out of the upcoming tournament by the ICC on Saturday following a weeks-long impasse between cricket's governing body and the South Asian nation over the change of venues for its fixtures in the World Cup."
"Rather than allowing division or exclusion to take hold, we call on the game's leaders to work with all stakeholders, including governing bodies, leagues and players, to unite the sport, not divide it. Moffat said the WCA had become increasingly concerned by agreements not being honoured in the sport and by a lack of meaningful consultation with players and their representatives."
The ICC expelled Bangladesh from the Men's T20 World Cup after Bangladesh refused to travel to India citing security concerns. Bangladesh were removed following a weeks-long impasse over venue changes and were replaced by Scotland in the tournament. Former players, administrators, and cricket bodies condemned the decision as double standards that damage the game's reputation. The World Cricketers' Association called the withdrawal a sad moment requiring deep reflection and urged leaders to unite the sport. The WCA expressed concern about agreements not being honoured and a lack of meaningful consultation with players and their representatives. The ICC rejected Bangladesh's request to move matches to cohost Sri Lanka, citing schedule infeasibility close to the tournament start.
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