ICC rejects Bangladesh’s request to shifting match, play in India or forfeit points

Big decision from ICC for the upcoming Men’s T20 World 2026. After the recent controversy between India and Bangladesh due to the release of Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026, the ICC refuse to shift Bangladesh’s match and clearly stated that will play in India or forfeit points.

The biggest controversy occurs due to the recent horrifying incident in Bangladesh. However, BCCI dropped a big statement about star Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who got a price in the IPL auction as Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for Rs 9.20 crore.

BCCI’s official statement on Mustafizur Rahman

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) makes a bold remarks a advised Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman for the upcoming IPL 2026 and they can also find a replacement for him.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia’s official statement. He said: “Due to the recent developments that are going on all across, BCCI has instructed the franchise KKR to release one of their players, Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh, from their squad.”

KKR’s confirmation over Mustafizur Rahman’s release from the IPL 2026

Official statement by KKR “Kolkata Knight Riders confirms that the IPL regulator, BCCI-IPL, has instructed the team to release Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).” “Following due process and consultation, the player has been released as per the instructions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.“

Mustafizur Rahman unlikely to get financial compensation

However, according to a report, star Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman is unlikely to get financial compensation after his exclusion from the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026).

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