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Bangladesh Suspends IPL Broadcast Over Mustafizur Row; Ex-BCCI Official Reacts

The Bangladesh government has ordered the suspension of all IPL broadcasts following the controversial release of pacer Mustafizur Rahman by the BCCI. A former BCCI official acknowledged the move as a natural reaction to the perceived grievance but stated the IPL itself is unlikely to be impacted. In response, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has approached the ICC, seeking to relocate its 2026 T20 World Cup matches away from India over security concerns. The diplomatic row centers on the lack of a clear justification provided for the cricketer's exclusion from the tournament.

Key Points: Bangladesh Suspends IPL Telecast in Mustafizur Rahman Row

  • Bangladesh suspends IPL broadcast
  • Row over Mustafizur Rahman's release
  • BCB reacts, approaches ICC
  • Ex-BCCI official says IPL unaffected
  • T20 World Cup 2026 venue concerns
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Bangladesh govt orders suspension of IPL telecast amid Mustafizur row; ex-BCCI official says league unlikely to be affected

Bangladesh govt orders IPL broadcast suspension after Mustafizur Rahman's release. Ex-BCCI official calls it a natural reaction but says IPL won't be affected.

"Takleef hui hai, so obviously there will be a reaction. - Former BCCI Official"

Dhaka, Jan 5

The Bangladesh government has ordered the suspension of the broadcast of all matches of the upcoming Indian Premier League season amid the controversy surrounding Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman.

The decision comes after Rahman was released from the IPL following instructions issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), triggering widespread debate and criticism in Bangladesh.

Reacting to the development, a former BCCI official said the move by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was a natural response. "For every action, there is a reaction. The Bangladesh Cricket Board is merely doing what it believes is within its authority. "Takleef hui hai, so obviously there will be a reaction," the official said. However, he added that India or the IPL is unlikely to be affected by the decision.

"It is hereby informed that a directive issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has come to notice, whereby Bangladesh's star cricketer Mr Mustafizur Rahman has been excluded from the Kolkata Knight Riders team for the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament scheduled to commence on March 26, 2026. No reasonable justification for such a decision by the BCCI is known, and this decision has caused pain, distress, and anger among the people of Bangladesh," read a statement from Bangladesh's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

"Under these circumstances, until further instructions are issued, it is hereby ordered that the broadcast/telecast of all Indian Premier League (IPL) matches and related programmes be suspended," the statement added.

Following Rahman's release, the BCB convened an emergency board meeting and has also approached the International Cricket Council (ICC), seeking the relocation of Bangladesh's matches in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup from India, citing safety and security concerns.

India and Sri Lanka are scheduled to co-host the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with matches slated across multiple venues in both countries.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Indian cricket fan, I feel bad for Mustafizur and his fans. But the ex-BCCI official is right, the IPL won't be affected. It's a global product now. Hope both boards can resolve this diplomatically for the spirit of the game.
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Aman W
BCB's reaction is understandable, but asking to relocate World Cup matches is too much. India has always hosted tournaments safely. This feels like an emotional overreaction. Let's keep sports and politics separate, yaar.
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Sarah B
Watching from abroad, this seems like a classic case of tit-for-tat. The BCCI should have communicated the reason for Mustafizur's release more clearly. Lack of transparency is causing unnecessary tension between two cricket-loving nations.
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Vikram M
Honestly, the IPL will go on with or without Bangladesh's broadcast. But we are neighbors and should act like it. This petty drama is bad for cricket. BCB should focus on developing their own league instead of banning others.
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Nisha Z
Feeling for the common people in Bangladesh who just want to enjoy good cricket. Their government's order is just symbolic. The real loss is for their broadcasters and advertisers. Hope sense prevails soon.

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