Ridhima Pathak: "My Country Comes First" Amidst BPL Exit & India-Bangladesh Cricket Row

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News18•07-01-2026, 11:54
Ridhima Pathak: "My Country Comes First" Amidst BPL Exit & India-Bangladesh Cricket Row
- •Indian presenter Ridhima Pathak clarified her voluntary withdrawal from BPL, refuting claims of removal by organizers.
- •Pathak stated her decision was due to the current political situation, emphasizing "My country always comes first."
- •The controversy is linked to BCCI's request for KKR to drop Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026.
- •This highlights strained India-Bangladesh sports relations and a growing diplomatic dispute.
- •ICC reportedly rejected BCB's request to move T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India.
Why It Matters: Ridhima Pathak prioritizes India, voluntarily exiting BPL amidst escalating India-Bangladesh cricket tensions.
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