Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:43am on 05 Jan 2026,Monday Sports
Bangladesh has announced it won't travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, creating a major setback for BCCI. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) also revoked Mustafizur Rahman's IPL No Objection Certificate after Kolkata Knight Riders released him following BCCI orders amid Hindu persecution concerns in Bangladesh. Following an emergency board meeting, BCB cited "deep concern over the current security situation" and requested ICC relocate all Bangladesh matches outside India. The BCB emphasized protecting players' safety and well-being. BCCI sources responded firmly, calling relocation a "logistical nightmare" involving air tickets, hotels, and broadcast crews. This crisis mirrors the Champions Trophy 2025 situation when India refused touring Pakistan. (PC: PTI)
