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এটি হতে পারত টি–টোয়েন্টি বিশ্বকাপের বড় অঘটনগুলোর একটি। বিশ্ব ক্রিকেটে লেখা হতো নেপাল ক্রিকেট দলের ইতিহাস গড়ার বীরোচিত এক গল্প। কিন্তু মাত্র ৪ রানের জন্য ইংল্যান্ডকে হারাতে পারল না নেপাল। খুব কাছে গিয়েও শেষ পর্যন্ত মন খারাপ করে মাঠ ছাড়তে হয়েছে এশিয়ান ক্রিকেটের উদীয়মান দলটির খেলোয়াড়দের।
রোববার রাতে টি–টুয়েন্টি বিশ্বকাপে ইংল্যান্ডের দেওয়া ৭ উইকেটে ১৮৫ রানের লক্ষ্য তাড়া করতে গিয়ে নেপাল ৬ উইকেটে ১৮০ রানে তোলে।

শেষ ৬ বলে ১০ রানের হিসাব মেলাতে না পারলেও ফেবারিট ইংল্যান্ডের বিপক্ষে নেপালের পারফরম্যান্স সাবেক ক্রিকেটারদের দৃষ্টি কেড়েছে। সামাজিক যোগাযোগমাধ্যমে নেপালকে নিয়ে প্রশংসার ফুলঝুরি ছুটিয়েছেন ডেল স্টেইন–রবিচন্দ্রন অশ্বিন–যুবরাজ সিংরা। দক্ষিণ আফ্রিকার সাবেক ক্রিকেটার স্টেইন তো নিজে থেকেই নেপালের ক্রিকেটের জন্য কাজ করার প্রস্তাবও দিয়েছেন।

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Finger in the Nose #9

09/02/2026

Not all cricket figures back the hardline stance.

Former Bangladesh batter Anamul Haque Bijoy urged keeping sport above politics, saying that a World Cup is the pinnacle of a cricketer’s career and a dream not many can realise.

“Sports should be above everything,” he said.

Others challenged the critics directly.

Behind the scenes, criticism has been sharper. Former BCB director Ahmed Sajjadul Alam said the decision reflected government interference, warning of financial losses and damage to Bangladesh’s standing within the ICC.

Another former director, Syed Ashraful Haque, who helped secure Bangladesh’s Test status, said the country’s influence in world cricket had weakened and argued the issue could have been resolved through dialogue.

Former captain Mohammad Ashraful took a pragmatic view, noting that government approval is mandatory for tours. While acknowledging the disappointment – especially for younger players – he said financial losses could be managed, but “the sadness of not playing is bigger”.

Pakistan’s backing and what comes next
The dispute has taken on a regional dimension after the Pakistan Cricket Board backed Bangladesh and urged the ICC to reconsider venue arrangements. While some in Dhaka see this as a challenge to India’s dominance, officials reject the idea of a new alliance.

Former BCB director Alam dismissed talk of a Bangladesh-Pakistan axis, calling Pakistan a longstanding cricketing friend. BCB officials also avoided any suggestion of formal alignment.

The BCB says the matter is closed and it will not pursue arbitration. “We have accepted the ICC’s decision,” said Amjad Hossain, a BCB director.

Attention has now shifted to managing the fallout. Suggestions of extra tournaments to offset player losses remain unconfirmed, with the board saying benefits are being handled internally.

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Two national team players, speaking to Al Jazeera on the condition of anonymity, said the squad had prepared intensively and felt confident after a strong run in T20 cricket. In 2025, Bangladesh won 15 of 30 matches – their best calendar-year record in the shortest format of the game.

“We felt ready,” one player said.

Both relayed the team’s eagerness to play in the T20 World Cup – in India or elsewhere – and had hoped for a compromise on venue. Missing the tournament, they said, means more than the loss of lost match fees – it limits their exposure to quality opposition, franchise opportunities and career growth.

“It’s not just money,” one player said. “It’s the chance to grow.”

Neither player criticised the government or the board publicly, saying that with India central to the dispute, speaking out felt risky.

However, Bangladesh’s absence from the T20 World Cup has left national cricketers facing an unexpected break. To make use of this vacant period, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has offered them a swiftly-organised local T20 tournament.

The three-team event, titled “Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup”, will offer 25 million taka ($200,000) in total tournament prize money and player fees.

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