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Cricket in Chains: How Political Fractures Threaten South Asian Unity

Bangladesh withdrew from the T20 World Cup hosted by India and Sri Lanka on security grounds, prompting Pakistan to signal a boycott in solidarity, threatening to derail the prestigious tournament. It is a tragic testament to how deep-seated political fractures, often exacerbated by external meddling, can poison even the universal language of sport and sabotage regional harmony.