Bangladesh Cricket Board Seeks T20 World Cup Match Relocation Amid Security Concerns and Internal Disputes

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refused to play its 2026 T20 World Cup matches in India, citing security concerns following the release of star pacer Mustafizur Rahman from an IPL team under BCCI's directive. BCB requested relocating matches to Sri Lanka, but the ICC maintains the schedule in India, citing a low to moderate security risk. Internal tensions have escalated, with players threatening to boycott domestic cricket over controversial remarks by BCB director M. Nazmul Islam, who has faced calls to resign after criticizing players and former captain Tamim Iqbal. The BCB has distanced itself from Islam's comments and continues dialogue with the ICC amid ongoing political and sporting disputes.