Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh He believes that the decision to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 entirely depends on the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Notably, the BCB has opted not to send its players to India for the global tournament after the BCCI asked Mustafizur Rahman to drop Mustafizur Rahman from playing in the Indian Premier League following the ongoing cross-border communal violence.
Harbhajan has said that the decision not to travel to India entirely depends on the Bangladesh authorities, and since the matches can be easily shifted to co-host Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council (ICC) can make arrangements accordingly. The former Indian cricketer has also said that the situation of communal violence in Bangladesh is unfortunate.
“Due to various incidents that have happened in the last few days, Bangladesh does not want to come to India. Whatever happened in Bangladesh is wrong. The ICC needs to take a decision on their request. We welcome everyone to India, but whether they (Bangladesh) want to come here or not is their choice,” Harbhajan said. tribune india,
Bangla Tigers, placed in Group C of the league stage, were scheduled to play three of their matches in India – all at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. However, they have filed a formal request to the organizers to make temporary arrangements at the venues. However, BCCI cannot have any role in influencing the decision taken by ICC.
BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia had made it clear through a media statement that Kolkata Knight Riders will not be allowed to field. Mustafizur For the upcoming IPL 2026, after which, the franchises acted as per the instructions. The BCB did not fully welcome the decision of not allowing Bangladeshi players on political grounds and hence has opted not to play the World Cup on its neighboring soil.
Saikia had earlier said, “Due to the recent developments going on everywhere, the BCCI has directed the franchise KKR to release one of its players, Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh, from their team, and the BCCI has also said that if they ask for a replacement, the BCCI is going to allow that replacement.”
The T20 World Cup 2026 is just over a month away, where bangladesh He was to play his first match against West Indies on 7 February. After playing against the Caribbean, they also had to face Italy and England in Kolkata. However, it will now be interesting to see what last-minute changes are made to the original schedule of the twenty-team event.
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