Bangladesh Pulls Out of T20 World Cup in India
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Bangladesh has declined to participate in the upcoming T20 World Cup matches scheduled to be held in India. The decision follows what sources describe as government intervention, citing logistical complexities and concerns surrounding travel arrangements.
The move comes after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) instructed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad. This instruction, reportedly stemming from government directives, appears to have been a key factor in the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) decision.
While the International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly exploring options to potentially relocate Bangladesh’s matches, no official confirmation has been given. The BCB initially requested assistance in navigating the logistical challenges, but the situation escalated, ultimately leading to the withdrawal. The precise nature of the government’s concerns remains undisclosed, but it is understood to relate to difficulties in securing necessary travel permissions and ensuring smooth participation for the national team.
