BCCI chief Mithun Manhas has clarified Bangladesh’s participation in the India-hosted T20 World Cup amid speculation linked to the Mustafizur Rahman row. This announcement follows BCCI's instruction to KKR to let go of Bangladesh pacer Rahman from their roster for the 2026 IPL season, citing the "recent developments" in Bangladesh as the cause. Rahman was acquired by KKR during the IPL auction in Abu Dhabi in December 2025 for Rs 9.2 crore. The decision to release the speedster from IPL 2026 has also raised concerns regarding Bangladesh's matches scheduled to be held in India during the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. Also read| BCB moves ICC over T20 World Cup venue shift as BCCI freezes India-Bangladesh 2026 tour after Mustafizur Rahman controversy

Source: dna January 03, 2026 17:20 UTC