The decision was communicated to applicants via email on Monday evening, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources. After these developments, the ICC reportedly cancelled all media accreditation requests from Bangladesh collectively, despite earlier preparations by local media outlets. Anticipating strong audience demand, many Bangladeshi media houses had begun logistical planning for on-ground coverage regardless of the team’s final participation. Bangladeshi journalists have been a regular presence at Cricket World Cups since 1999, reflecting the country’s deep public interest in global cricket events. Attempts to seek clarification from the ICC’s media department have so far failed to elicit any official response.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 26, 2026 17:15 UTC