Mustafizur Rahman became the most expensive Bangladeshi player ever in the recent IPL auction but has now been released. Reuters
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Firstpost03-01-2026, 19:14

Bangladesh Eyes ICC Venue Change for T20 World Cup After Mustafizur's IPL Axing

  • Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) may ask ICC to change T20 World Cup 2026 venues in India.
  • Decision follows BCCI's instruction to KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman due to political tensions.
  • Bangladesh is scheduled to play group stage matches in Kolkata and Mumbai but is reportedly not eager to come to India.
  • BCB official states ICC will make the final call, urging urgent consideration as World Cup nears.
  • BCCI sources confirm Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches in India are on track despite political strain.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh seeks T20 World Cup venue change in India amid political tensions and Mustafizur's IPL release.

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