Bangladesh fast-bowler Mustafizur Rahman. (AFP Photo)
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News1804-01-2026, 22:41

Bangladesh Pulls Out of T20 World Cup in India Over Security Concerns

  • Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided not to send its national team to India for the T20 World Cup next month.
  • The decision stems from security concerns and advice from the Bangladesh Government.
  • BCB cited the release of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL's KKR on BCCI's instruction as a key factor.
  • BCB Director Khaled Mashud Pilot questioned India's ability to secure the team if one player couldn't be secured.
  • BCB formally requested the ICC to relocate all Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches to Sri Lanka.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh withdraws from T20 World Cup in India due to security fears, demands matches moved to Sri Lanka.

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