Bangladesh has decided not to participate in the T20 World Cup in India, as confirmed by Asif Nazrul, an advisor overseeing the country’s youth and sports ministry. This decision follows the removal of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders’ squad for the upcoming IPL due to tensions between India and Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) convened an emergency meeting to address the situation after Rahman’s release from the IPL. During this meeting, it was decided that Bangladesh would skip the T20 World Cup in India. Nazrul highlighted concerns about the safety of Bangladeshi players in India, citing the aggressive communal policies of the Indian Cricket Board as a factor in the decision.
Rahman, who was released from the IPL squad at the BCCI’s behest, became the costliest Bangladeshi player in the mini-auction. Nazrul has urged the Cricket Control Board to appeal to the ICC for a change of venue, expressing worries about the players’ security in India. Additionally, he has called for the suspension of IPL broadcasts in Bangladesh to protest any disrespect towards Bangladeshi cricket.
Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup matches against various teams were scheduled to be held in Kolkata and Mumbai. However, Nazrul has proposed Sri Lanka as an alternative venue for these matches to ensure the safety and well-being of the Bangladeshi team.
