Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:32am on 07 Jan 2026,Wednesday Sports
The ICC has rejected Bangladesh's request to relocate their T20 World Cup matches from India, instructing them to play as scheduled or face point forfeitures. The decision follows escalating tensions after the BCCI directed Kolkata Knight Riders to release pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL amid political backlash over reported violence against minorities in Bangladesh. The BCB raised security concerns for their players and cited Pakistan's hybrid model participation as precedent. Bangladesh has since banned IPL broadcasts domestically. While the ICC conveyed its decision in a virtual meeting, the BCB claims no official communication has been received. Mustafizur has joined Pakistan Super League, and uncertainty continues as Bangladesh hasn't confirmed its next steps. (PC: AP)
