Bangladesh refuses to play World Cup matches in IndiaCEFR A1
19 Jan 2026
Adapted from Zulker Naeen, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Refat Ul Islam, Unsplash
- Bangladesh refuses to play World Cup matches in India.
- Players, staff and fans say they feel unsafe there.
- The dispute began after a security request.
- Cricket boards disagree about safety guarantees for the team.
- An independent assessment called the threat "moderate".
- Political tensions between the two countries increase concerns.
- Kolkata will host several Bangladesh group matches.
- Journalists and fans face travel barriers.
- Bangladesh says safety and dignity must come first.
- The situation mixes sport, security and politics.
Difficult words
- refuse — To say no to do somethingrefuses
- unsafe — Not safe; likely to cause harm
- dispute — A serious argument or disagreement between people
- security — Protection from danger or harm
- threat — A sign of possible danger or harm
- dignity — A feeling of respect for yourself
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Discussion questions
- Would you go to a match in another country if you felt unsafe?
- Which is more important for a team: safety or sport?
- Have you ever had travel problems?
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