India's Cricket Aid to Bangladesh: A Forgotten Favor Amidst IPL Row?

• BCCI denied Mustafizur Rahman IPL permission, sparking anger in Bangladesh amidst strained political ties.
• India, through then BCCI President and ICC chief Jagmohan Dalmiya, was instrumental in Bangladesh gaining Test status in 2000.
• Bangladesh played its first Test match against India in Dhaka in 2000, where Aminul Islam scored their first Test century.
• Despite India's crucial support, Bangladesh has not yet achieved a Test victory against India.
• Bangladesh secured its first Test series win in 2005 against Zimbabwe, five years after gaining Test status.

Why It Matters: India's pivotal role in Bangladesh's Test status is highlighted amidst current bilateral cricket tensions.