The legendary Hamin Ahmed—the Miles frontman whose name is as synonymous with Bangladeshi rock as it once was with the cricket pitch—has delivered a blistering critique of the geopolitical manoeuvring surrounding the T20 World Cup. As the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains locked in a defiant stalemate with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over their refusal to play in India, Ahmed has stepped forward to demand national dignity over “dubious” regional alliances.
A Scathing Rejection of Pakistan’s Offer
The controversy reached a fever pitch following reports from Pakistan’s Geo TV that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had offered to act as a “saviour” by hosting Bangladesh’s fixtures. Ahmed, a former cricketer himself, took to social media to eviscerate the proposal. While he lauded the BCB’s “excellent” decision to boycott India on security grounds, he was equally firm that Bangladesh should not seek refuge in Pakistan.
His critique was particularly sharp regarding Pakistan’s internal stability. Ahmed pointed to the imprisonment of the iconic Imran Khan, arguing that a nation that “dishonours its greatest sporting hero and leader” is in no position to offer a safe haven to others.
“We do not need the ‘generosity’ of a country that is economically struggling and whose cricket rankings have hit rock bottom,” Ahmed asserted. “Bangladesh should play on its own terms, not as a guest of a ‘genocidal’ historical adversary.”
The Musician-Athlete’s Strategic Vision
Hamin Ahmed’s transition from a promising opening bowler to a rock superstar has given him a unique cultural pulpit. He is now using that platform to advocate for a “Homecoming World Cup,” insisting that the BCB and the Sports Ministry must possess the “backbone” to bring the matches to Dhaka and Sylhet.
| Key Argument | Hamin Ahmed’s Perspective |
| On the India Boycott | Fully supports the BCB; labels it a “matter of national safety.” |
| On Pakistan’s Offer | Rejects it as opportunistic; cites the imprisonment of Imran Khan. |
| On Home Venues | Demands the ICC allow Bangladesh to host its own matches. |
| On Transparency | Challenges the BCB to publish the “secret letters” from the ICC. |
A Demand for Transparency and Action
Beyond the venue dispute, Ahmed has turned his fire on the current administration. He has demanded that the BCB release the confidential correspondence from the ICC, which allegedly contains specific “threats” or conditions for participation. “The public and the players have a fundamental right to know what is being negotiated in their name,” he stated.
Ahmed concluded with a stern warning to the Sports Adviser and the BCB leadership. He argued that if they fail to secure a favourable compromise—or if they allow Bangladesh to be pushed into a disadvantageous neutral venue—the blame for the ensuing sporting crisis will lie squarely at their feet.
“It is time for the BCB to stop hiding behind rhetoric and take real action,” Ahmed added. “We have the stadiums, the fans, and the infrastructure. Let the world come to us.”