The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has indicated it will bypass Indian authorities and communicate directly with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding security concerns for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
BCB directors are scheduled to meet on Saturday night at 9:30 PM to discuss the situation and formally clarify the board's position.
This move came after the forced removal of Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL’s upcoming season.
With the BCCI instructing the Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur due to political pressure and threats, questions have arisen regarding the safety of the Bangladesh national team during the World Cup, scheduled to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka in February 2026.
When asked if the team would be safe playing in Kolkata and Mumbai, the BCB president Aminul Islam addressed the issue at a press conference in Sylhet on Saturday.
“The ICC is organizing the tournament, India is the host,” Aminul stated. “If we need to communicate anything, we will do so with the ICC.”
There is speculation that Bangladesh might request a venue change similar to Pakistan, who will play all their World Cup matches in co-host nation Sri Lanka.
However, BCB Media Committee head Amzad Hussain noted that “the ICC will decide which venue is suitable.”
Despite KKR issuing an official statement confirming Mustafizur's release, the BCB claims it has yet to receive formal communication from the BCCI.