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Bangladesh Pushes ICC for T20 WC Venue Shift

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January 7, 2026
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Bangladesh Pushes ICC for T20 WC Venue Shift
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Key Takeaways

  • 1📊 BCB seeks venue change after ICC letter
  • 2🏆 Avoids 'national humiliation' in India
  • 3💡 Mustafizur KKR release sparks crisis
  • 4🔮 ICC decision could reshape schedule

"BCB president Aminul Islam reiterated that the board's concerns about travelling to India was primarily about security but it extended beyond the players alone"

Bangladesh's sports advisor Asif Nazrul is pulling no punches, urging the ICC to shift their T20 World Cup venues away from India amid escalating tensions. He insists the cricket bosses haven't grasped the full security gravity post the Mustafizur Rahman controversy.

After BCB formally requested changes following BCCI's move to release the pacer from KKR, Nazrul plans crunch talks with directors. The ICC's status quo letter dismissed security fears, but Bangladesh stands firm against national humiliation.

Venue Battle Heats Up

The fallout from Mustafizur's release has left scars, with travel to India deemed untenable. Nazrul's push highlights deeper Indo-Bangla strains, echoing historic rivalries. Will ICC budge to ensure fair play?

As World Cup prep intensifies, this saga adds masala – fans await resolution for seamless cricket.

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