Bangladesh players say Asif Nazrul made T20 World Cup withdrawal decision alone

Players and officials have stated that former sports adviser Asif Nazrul was the sole decision-maker behind Bangladesh's withdrawal from the T20 World Cup. The three-member probe committee's findings contradict Nazrul's later claim that the decision was a joint sacrifice made by BCCI officials and players.

Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said Nazrul was the sole decision-maker and that players were not consulted. Former captain Tamim Iqbal stated that security concerns were used as an excuse to fulfil the sports adviser's ego.

The committee interviewed 12 people including Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, and BCB officials. The report concluded that the withdrawal did not originate from a collective decision by the BCB board or the highest level of government.