BCCI Rejects Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Venue Shift Demand: 'Think About Logistical Nightmare'

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Firstpost•04-01-2026, 15:21
BCCI Rejects Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Venue Shift Demand: 'Think About Logistical Nightmare'
- •BCCI has rejected Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) demand to shift T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka.
- •Bangladesh cited security concerns and strained diplomatic relations with India, requesting a 'hybrid model' similar to Pakistan's.
- •BCCI stated that changing venues now would be a 'logistical nightmare' due to existing team bookings and broadcast arrangements.
- •The controversy follows Kolkata Knight Riders releasing Bangladesh player Mustafizur Rahman on BCCI's instructions.
- •Bangladesh's four league games are scheduled in Kolkata and Mumbai; BCCI remains confident the tournament will proceed as planned.
Why It Matters: BCCI dismisses Bangladesh's T20 World Cup venue change request, citing insurmountable logistical challenges.
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