Don't make cricket a victim of politics

Previously when there was intensive political turmoil and violence in Bangladesh, sports, particularly cricket, was not a victim. This vindicated our love and passion for the great game. But recently the West Indies U-19 team left the series midway due to cocktail blasts beside the hotel the team was staying. This incident has put at risk our chance to host the Asia Cup and most importantly the T20 World Cup, as India has already showed interest to host T20 World Cup. And the Indian media's attitude suggests they want to take advantage of this situation in Bangladesh to compel ICC to shift the World Cup venue to India. Unfortunately, our politicians have not kept any scope for us to oppose the move. It is the duty of both parties to save our country from sheer embarrassment. We do not want our country to become another Pakistan, but sadly, our politicians fail to realise that.
Tauhidul Islam
A Level candidate
Uttara, Dhaka