The Bangladesh government has approved its shooters to travel to India for next month's Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships, days after refusing to send its national cricket team to the country to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup due to security concerns.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is marred by controversy as Bangladesh withdrew due to security concerns over playing in India. Despite repeated requests to move matches to Sri Lanka, the ICC refused,

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has blamed India for recent attacks in Balochistan.

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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla said India offered full security to Bangladesh, but late-stage changes to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup schedule were not possible.

The Pakistan government on Sunday announced that its team will not participate in the India vs Pakistan match on February 15.

Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) stated players will return to cricket if BCB director M Najmul Islam issues a public apology and his removal process progresses. Players reconsidered their boycott,