IPL Ban & World Cup Doubt: Bangladesh-India Cricket Tensions Rise
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A dispute between Bangladesh and India is escalating, beginning with a ban on the Indian Premier League (IPL) telecast in Bangladesh. The decision follows instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad. This action is reportedly linked to Mustafizur’s participation in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) instead of the IPL.
The situation has broadened to include concerns about the security of the Bangladesh national cricket team should they travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president has stated a lack of confidence in ensuring team safety and is awaiting a response from the International Cricket Council (ICC). Bangladesh has refused to travel to India for the T20 World Cup.
Approximately 9.20 crore is potentially at stake for Mustafizur Rahman due to his release from KKR. The initial reaction from a former BCCI official expressed disappointment, stating “Takleef Hui Hai” (meaning ‘hurt’ or ‘sadness’ in Urdu/Hindi).
