The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, citing safety concerns after the BCCI instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman. The BCCI cited 'recent developments' for its directive. This decision has led to political criticism of KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan by the BJP, who labeled him a 'traitor'. Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful expressed disappointment.