Cricket in South Asia has always been more than just a sport. It carries the weight of national pride, historical grievances, and political calculations that can turn a tournament into a diplomatic flashpoint. But what happens when the field itself becomes contested territory—when players cannot cross the boundary line because the boundary has become a border they dare not cross?

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Originally published at Dhaka Tribune on January 9, 2026.





