Cricket
EnglishBangladesh opts out of India travel for T20 World Cup 2026
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided not to travel to India for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. This decision comes after concerns over player safety following Mustafizur Rahman's release from the Kolkata Knight Riders due to political pressure. The board has asked the ICC to move their matches away from India, and they have also revoked Rahman's approval to play in the IPL.
few days ago | mihir_korde
Quick rundown
1.Bangladesh bows out of India's T20 World Cup amid Mustafizur drama.
2.Rahman’s IPL release sparks safety concerns back home in Bangladesh.
3.BCB pushes to relocate matches to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns.
4.KKR's high-stakes buyout undone by political pressure.
5.ICC is yet to respond; logistics and diplomacy collide on the schedule.
