Bangladesh Boycotts 2026 T20 World Cup in India; Cites Mustafizur's IPL Expulsion

• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) decided not to send its team to India for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
• The decision follows Mustafizur Rahman's expulsion from the IPL, instructed by BCCI to KKR.
• Bangladesh's sports advisor Asif Nazrul announced the boycott, citing BCCI's "aggressive communal policies."
• I&B advisor Sayeda Rizwana Hasan called Mustafizur's removal politically motivated, hurting national sentiments.
• ICC's stance is now awaited as it prepares the schedule for the major tournament.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh boycotts 2026 T20 World Cup in India over Mustafizur's IPL expulsion, awaiting ICC's response.