Bangladesh Demands World Cup Venue Change After IPL Expulsion, BCCI Faces Crisis

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News18•03-01-2026, 20:50
Bangladesh Demands World Cup Venue Change After IPL Expulsion, BCCI Faces Crisis
- •Mustafizur Rahman expelled from IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders due to attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.
- •BCCI compelled KKR to release Mustafizur, angering the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
- •BCB plans to approach ICC to demand T20 World Cup venue changes for their matches.
- •Bangladesh's group stage matches are currently scheduled for Mumbai and Kolkata.
- •Playing in Mumbai/Kolkata could lead to political controversy and law & order issues for BCCI.
Why It Matters: BCB's demand for T20 World Cup venue change puts BCCI in a crisis over Mumbai/Kolkata matches.
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