The Bangladesh government decided to ban the telecast and broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The move has sparked widespread debate over its impact on the league's revenue. But industry experts believe that this step will not have any significant impact.
The decision by the Bangladesh government to ban the league comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Mustafizur Rahman'Issued by Kolkata Knight Riders Before IPL 2026. The left-arm fast bowler was bought by the Kolkata-based franchise for Rs 9.2 crore but was released following BCCI instructions.
Now, despite the high-profile nature of the situation, some industry experts have started to speculate that the move taken by the Bangladesh government will not have any impact on the cash-rich league's revenues.
“I don't think this move to ban IPL telecast in Bangladesh will have any major impact. It will not impact BCCI's revenues, nor will it make any difference in payments to the broadcasters,” Santosh N, managing partner of valuation service provider D&P Advisory Services, was quoted as saying by Business Standard.
Another industry expert N Chandramouli, CEO, TRA Research, also has a similar opinion on the issue.
“Even though the Bangladesh team is important, it will have no impact on the IPL revenue.
Any revenue loss will likely be compensated by other brands. The IPL continues to grow, and existing sponsors can increase their advertising in the upcoming season,” he concluded.
This situation could impact the cricket calendar, as the BCB is said to be exploring the option of opting out of matches being played in India and the ICC will seek to shift Bangladesh's matches to Sri Lanka ahead of the Men's T20 World Cup.
What does the contract suggest?
T-Sports holds the IPL broadcast rights in Bangladesh till the year 2027. And according to the report, the broadcasters are obliged to make payments under the agreement even if they fail to telecast the matches. Experts also believe that even if the ban does not affect IPL and its revenue, it will definitely impact Bangladeshi advertisers.
The 2026 IPL is scheduled to run from March 26 to May 31.
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