Rumors of moving Bangladesh’s games to Sri Lanka threatened to create logistical chaos, but the BCCI’s categorical denial signals “business as usual” for the 2026 event.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman, citing “regional developments.” This decision has sparked a major diplomatic row, leading to a broadcast ban of the IPL in Bangladesh and threats to boycott the upcoming T20 World Cup on Indian soil.