BCCI Bars Mustafizur from IPL, Raises Doubts on Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Matches in India

• BCCI unexpectedly instructed KKR to release Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL 2026 squad, reversing earlier indications.
• BCCI Secretary Devendra Salkia confirmed the directive, leading KKR to comply and release Mustafizur.
• The decision sparks concerns about India-Bangladesh cricketing ties and potential bans on Bangladeshi players in Indian leagues, akin to Pakistan.
• Attention is now on the Bangladesh Cricket Board's response, especially with Bangladesh scheduled to play T20 World Cup matches in India.
• Bangladesh is set to play three group stage matches at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in February against West Indies, Italy, and England.

Why It Matters: BCCI's sudden ban on Mustafizur from IPL creates uncertainty for Bangladesh's T20 World Cup matches in India.