Bangladesh Bans IPL Indefinitely Over Mustafizur Row; Political Tensions Rise

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CNBC Awaaz•05-01-2026, 13:35
Bangladesh Bans IPL Indefinitely Over Mustafizur Row; Political Tensions Rise
- •Bangladesh's interim government imposed an indefinite ban on IPL broadcast.
- •The ban stems from the exclusion of star bowler Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026.
- •Mustafizur was bought by KKR for 9.20 crore rupees but BCCI asked KKR to release him.
- •Bangladesh government, led by Muhammad Yunus, expressed anger and disappointment over the decision.
- •The ban is seen as a political and emotional response, potentially impacting India-Bangladesh cricket relations.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast indefinitely due to Mustafizur Rahman's exclusion, escalating India-Bangladesh cricket tensions.
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