Bangladesh World Cup Trip in Doubt: ICC Decision Pending
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Bangladesh’s cricket board president has expressed serious concerns regarding the team’s security for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. The president stated that they do not currently feel secure sending the team and that the next course of action hinges on a response from the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The situation is further complicated by a recent dispute involving Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman and his release from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Reports indicate the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was not consulted regarding Rahman’s release, with the decision made at a “highest level” within the BCCI.
In response to this perceived lack of respect, Bangladesh has banned the broadcast of the IPL within the country. While this action has been taken, experts suggest the IPL’s global demand will likely mitigate any significant revenue loss. The BCB has voiced feeling ‘saddened, hurt, and aggrieved’ by the handling of Rahman’s situation. The ICC’s response to the security concerns and the broader diplomatic fallout will determine whether Bangladesh participates in the World Cup.
