Harbhajan Singh Speaks Out on Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Venue Request

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News18•05-01-2026, 19:26
Harbhajan Singh Speaks Out on Bangladesh's T20 World Cup Venue Request
- •Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh commented on Bangladesh's reluctance to play the 2026 T20 World Cup in India.
- •The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) formally requested the ICC to move the World Cup from India to Sri Lanka or a neutral venue.
- •This request follows an incident where BCCI instructed KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 due to political pressure, an unprecedented move.
- •Post-incident, BCB held an emergency meeting, and the Bangladesh government temporarily banned IPL broadcasting.
- •Harbhajan stated that while India welcomes all, Bangladesh's decision to play is their own, urging ICC to decide on their "wrong" request.
Why It Matters: Harbhajan Singh addresses Bangladesh's T20 World Cup venue concerns amid political cricket tensions.
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