BCB Distances Itself from Official's 'Play In Pakistan' Remark, Seeks T20 World Cup Venue Change
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News18•12-01-2026, 22:12
BCB Distances Itself from Official's 'Play In Pakistan' Remark, Seeks T20 World Cup Venue Change
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) disavows sports advisor Azif Nazrul's controversial comments regarding Bangladesh's 2026 T20 World Cup matches in India.
- •Nazrul claimed ICC flagged security concerns for Bangladesh in India, especially if Mustafizur Rahman plays or fans wear national jerseys.
- •BCB clarifies Nazrul's cited correspondence was internal ICC security communication, not a formal ICC response to venue relocation.
- •Bangladesh is scheduled to play T20 World Cup matches in Kolkata and Mumbai; BCB requested relocation due to Mustafizur Rahman's IPL ouster.
- •ICC source states independent security assessments found no unmanageable threat in India, rating risk low to moderate, and reaffirms published schedule.
Why It Matters: BCB distances itself from official's 'Play In Pakistan' remark while still seeking T20 World Cup venue change from India.
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