IPL Controversy: Mustafizur's Teammate Hints at Politics, BCB Seeks T20 World Cup Shift

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Moneycontrol•08-01-2026, 19:00
IPL Controversy: Mustafizur's Teammate Hints at Politics, BCB Seeks T20 World Cup Shift
- •Mustafizur Rahman's KKR contract terminated due to a BCCI directive, sparking controversy.
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) retaliated by requesting T20 World Cup matches be moved from India to Sri Lanka.
- •Teammate Tanzim Hasan Sakib hinted at "political reasons" behind Mustafizur's removal from IPL.
- •Sakib stated players might consult agents next year before submitting names for IPL, if politics interferes.
- •Mustafizur will not receive financial compensation as his release was not due to injury, bypassing typical IPL insurance.
Why It Matters: Mustafizur's IPL contract termination sparks political concerns and BCB's T20 World Cup relocation request.
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