BCCI: Bangladesh's T20 World Cup relocation demand 'Not Our Domain'
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Firstpost•10-01-2026, 08:01
BCCI: Bangladesh's T20 World Cup relocation demand 'Not Our Domain'
- •BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia stated that Bangladesh's request to move T20 World Cup matches out of India is not within BCCI's purview.
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has repeatedly asked ICC to relocate their matches from India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns and national dignity.
- •The demand arose after Mustafizur Rahman's release from KKR, amidst rising attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, sparking controversy.
- •Bangladesh's government, through sports advisor Asif Nazrul, insists the team will not travel to India, while a BCB faction seeks further discussion.
- •Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal advised against making decisions based on public emotions, urging consideration of long-term consequences.
Why It Matters: BCCI defers Bangladesh's T20 World Cup relocation request to ICC, citing it's outside their domain.
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