Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Announced that the National Team would Refuse to Travel to India for the Upcoming T20 World Cup

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The Bangladesh government ordered the indefinite suspension of the telecast and streaming of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following the release of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad.

Over the last few days, multiple incidents of Hindus being killed in Bangladesh have been reported, leading to the strained relations between India and Bangladesh.

Statement from the Bangladesh Government 

The Bangladesh government has released a statement on the suspension of IPL broadcast on Monday (December 5, 2026). Fans will no longer be able to watch the IPL games legally on any TV channel or streaming platform.

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“In view of the subject, it is being informed that a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come to light regarding the exclusion of Bangladeshi star player Mr Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders team for the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, scheduled to be held from 26 March 2026,” the Bangladesh government stated in its order.

“No rational reason for such a decision by the Indian Cricket Board is known, and such a decision has pained, saddened, and aggrieved the people of Bangladesh. Under these circumstances, until further notice, a request is made as per instructions to stop the broadcast/telecast of all matches and programmes of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This order is issued with the approval of the proper authority and in the public interest,” the statement added.

BCCI vs BCB

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) also wrote to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate their T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka.

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Bangladesh is placed in Group C alongside England, the West Indies, Nepal and Italy. Their matches are scheduled at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata and the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Final Thoughts

The Shah Rukh Khan-owned side picked Rahman for Rs. 9.20 crores in the mini auction. The BCCI has ordered them to release Rahman from their squad on Saturday (Dec 3, 2026). 

The left-arm seamer has earlier represented teams such as CSK, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and the Mumbai Indians in IPL. The three-time champions will now be allowed to sign a replacement player.

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