All-rounder Mahedi Hasan. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, Jan 22, 2026 (BSS) - All-rounder Mahedi Hasan said the players would 
follow the instructions of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the 
government regarding the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

His comments came ahead of a meeting between the national team players and 
Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul. 

The meeting was arranged to brief the players on the current situation after 
the ICC rejected the BCB's request to relocate Bangladesh's World Cup matches 
to Sri Lanka.

BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul and other top officials were also present 
at the meeting.

"Every player who is in the World Cup squad was personally informed about the 
meeting," Mahedi said beforehand.

"Who wouldn't want to play in a World Cup? Every player wants that. But 
ultimately, it's the board's decision, and the government also has its 
stance," he added.

"They are our guardians, and as players, I feel we should follow their 
decisions."

Following the meeting, Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul made it clear 
that there is no possibility of Bangladesh travelling to India for the 
upcoming T20 World Cup, stating that the security situation there has not 
changed.