Bangladesh Refuses to Play T20 World Cup Matches in India, Seeks ICC Approval to Move Games to Sri Lanka

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:09am on 04 Jan 2026,Sunday Sports

Bangladesh has decided not to travel to India for its T20 World Cup matches and has written to the ICC seeking to move the games to Sri Lanka, a senior government adviser said on Sunday. The team was due to play three matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai from February. The move follows the BCCI order to Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from its IPL squad. A Bangladesh Cricket Board director said the board is concerned about player security. The BCB has also said it will seek a formal explanation from the BCCI and review the no-objection certificate given to the player. (PC: HT)

Read More at Hindustan Times

Menu