Mustafizur Rahman
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Moneycontrol04-01-2026, 11:24

Bangladesh Demands T20 World Cup Match Shift from India to Sri Lanka

  • Bangladesh's sports ministry requested BCB to move T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka.
  • The demand stems from "player safety concerns" after Mustafizur Rahman's IPL withdrawal by BCCI instructions.
  • Government adviser Asif Nazrul instructed BCB to formally ask ICC, led by Jay Shah, for the venue change.
  • Bangladesh is scheduled to play four league matches in Kolkata and Mumbai.
  • BCCI sources indicate moving matches at short notice is a "logistical nightmare" and extremely difficult.

Why It Matters: Bangladesh seeks T20 World Cup venue change from India to Sri Lanka citing player safety after Mustafizur's IPL exit.

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