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ICC rejects BCB request to shift Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches

January 7, 2026

The ICC has denied the Bangladesh Cricket Board's request to move its T20 World Cup matches from India due to security concerns. Tensions have risen following the release of Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman from an IPL team, which the BCB claims was influenced by the BCCI amid ongoing protests in Bangladesh.

Central India's Premier English Daily

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ICC rejected BCB's request to shift T20 World Cup matches from India.
BCB raised security concerns due to tensions between Bangladesh and India.
Mustafizur Rahman was released by an IPL team, allegedly under BCCI pressure.
Bangladesh's interim government has banned IPL broadcasts in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh is scheduled to play three World Cup matches in Kolkata.

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ICC rejects BCB request to shift Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches

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