When teams said no: A look at ICC tournaments hit by refusals and withdrawals
Teams withdrawing from ICC events due to security and political concerns is a recurring issue. Notable instances include Australia and West Indies in 1996, England and New Zealand in 2003, Zimbabwe in 2009, Australia in 2016, and India's refusal to tour Pakistan in 2025. These decisions have significantly impacted major tournaments.
Teams withdrawing from ICC events due to security and political concerns is a recurring issue. Notable instances include Australia and West Indies in 1996, England and New Zealand in 2003, Zimbabwe in 2009, Australia in 2016, and India's refusal to tour Pakistan in 2025. These decisions have significantly impacted major tournaments.
