Bangladesh Bans IPL Broadcasts, Pulls Out of T20 World Cup Over Mustafizur Row

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Moneycontrol•05-01-2026, 13:37
Bangladesh Bans IPL Broadcasts, Pulls Out of T20 World Cup Over Mustafizur Row
- •Bangladesh has indefinitely banned IPL broadcasts and promotions, effective January 5, citing "public interest."
- •The ban follows controversy over Mustafizur Rahman's removal from Kolkata Knight Riders, which Bangladesh authorities claim was unjustified and instructed by BCCI.
- •The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) escalated the situation by deciding not to send its national team to India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
- •BCB cited security concerns for its team in India, with director Khaled Mashud Pilot linking it to Mustafizur's perceived lack of security.
- •The International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to intervene as Bangladesh is scheduled to play World Cup matches in India.
Why It Matters: Bangladesh bans IPL and withdraws from T20 World Cup in India over Mustafizur Rahman controversy.
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