Ex-Bangladesh Batter: Not Playing in India 'Big Setback,' Politics Must Stay Out of Cricket

• Former Bangladesh batter Rajin Saleh calls not playing in India a "big setback" for Bangladesh cricket, urging separation of politics and sports.
• Bangladesh demanded T20 World Cup matches be moved from India citing security, following BCCI's decision on Mustafizur Rahman's IPL participation.
• Mustafizur Rahman, bought by KKR for Rs 9.2 crore, was the only Bangladeshi player in the next IPL season, which won't be telecast in Bangladesh.
• Saleh expressed sadness over the downturn in India-Bangladesh relations, emphasizing the historical friendship and benefits Bangladesh gained from India.
• Bangladesh is in Group C for the T20 World Cup, scheduled to play initial matches in Kolkata and a final group match in Mumbai.

Why It Matters: Former Bangladesh batter Rajin Saleh urges separating politics from cricket amid T20 World Cup venue disputes.