As both a cricket fan and a concerned citizen, I disagree with this choice. I say, let them play! We must not bow to the threat of violence. Rather, we should embrace the power of sports to build bridges across cultures and continents.

Sajeeb Wazed.

Cricket Australia's decision was disappointing for both Bangladesh and Australia. The contest was shaping up to be an important test on the big field of play. The Bangladeshi team is on the rise. Its One Day form is powerful. It was set to meet the young Australian team on its home field. And the game was almost sure to be both competitive and entertaining. The game should have gone on.

I am not alone in saying this. Australian cricket captain Steve Smith was quite outspoken. He said that he and his teammates were eager to play in Bangladesh. This would have been Smith's first full series in charge of the squad, so his chagrin is understandable, as was the heartbreak felt by the many fans in both countries who have waited patiently to see the new Australian captain at the helm.

Australian cricket legend Ian Chappell joined Smith in this strong view. He asked: "If the same situation was occurring on a tour to India, what would happen then?" The answer would probably be that the game would have gone on. That's just plain wrong if true. That's another reason that the postponement stung so much.