Bangladesh look to move T20 World Cup matches from India amid Mustafizur row

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Summary:
Amid a growing controversy over the exclusion of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL) squad of Kolkata Knight Riders — a move linked to political tensions — the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is considering asking the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate its T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka. The proposal reflects security and safety concerns for the team before the tournament, where Bangladesh’s group fixtures are currently scheduled in Kolkata and Mumbai. BCB officials are preparing formal communication to the ICC to raise these issues, although immediate changes are not confirmed and ICC has yet to respond.