After Bangladesh withdrew from the T20 World Cup, here are five instances when teams refused to play in ICC tournaments due to security or political concerns, showing how safety issues have shaped cricket history.


From Bangladesh to Australia: 5 instances where teams opted out of ICC tournaments

South Africa, runners-up in the 2024 T20 World Cup, have now roped in Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs as replacement for the injured duo. South Africa will begin their T20 World Cup against Canada on Monday (Feb 9) as they are placed in Group D. 

De Zorzi, Ferreira ruled out of South Africa's T20 World Cup squad; Rickelton, Stubbs roped in

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From Bangladesh to Australia: 5 instances where teams opted out of ICC tournaments

De Zorzi, Ferreira ruled out of South Africa's T20 World Cup squad