IndiaPosted at: Jan 11 2026 10:29AM


Cricket, Bangladesh and a question of perception

By R K Raina
New Delhi, Jan 11 (UNI) In South Asia, cricket occupies a space that extends beyond sport. It reflects public sentiment, national confidence and the quality of regional relationships. For this reason, India’s current approach towards cricketing engagement with Bangladesh warrants closer consideration.
What may be intended as caution or administrative prudence in New Delhi risks being interpreted in Dhaka as a lack of sensitivity. More importantly, it creates the impression that Bangladesh is being viewed through a framework historically applied to Pakistan. Such an interpretation, even if unintended, carries strategic implications.
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