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ICC T20 World Cup: Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has blamed the Bangladesh interim government for the team's absence from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, terming the decision a blunder and a massive setback for the cricket-loving nation.

"I think it's a blunder from the government side that they took the decision not to participate in that World Cup," Shakib told reporters on the sidelines of the EUT20 Belgium jersey launch event.

He emphasised that missing out on a global tournament hurts both the fans and the players, especially in a country where cricket holds immense emotional value.