Dhaka: In a visualization that is causing a stir in the cricket world, the Bangladesh government has put an indefinite ban on the telecast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) wideness the country. This step was taken without the controversy involving the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. The government says that no well-spoken reason has emerged for the exclusion of Mastafizur from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), due to which there is wrongness wideness the country.
How did the controversy regarding Mastafizur Rahman start?
Mastafizur Rahman is counted among the experienced players of IPL and is seen as a national hero in Bangladesh. The news of his name stuff removed from KKR came out surpassing the 2026 season. The Bangladesh government claims that the visualization was taken without any solid or public reason, which hurt the worldwide people and cricket fans.
What is said in the government order?
In the statement issued by the government, it has been said that the people of Bangladesh have been saddened and disappointed by the visualization of BCCI. Due to this, instructions have been given to ban the telecast of all matches and programs related to IPL “until remoter orders”. This order has been issued with the clearance of the competent validity and keeping in mind public interest.
Will this controversy impact IPL vastitude this?
This matter is no longer limited to IPL only. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to shift its matches in India to Sri Lanka in the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. BCB has refused to send a team to India citing security and lack of trust.
What will be the impact on India-Bangladesh cricket relations?
Experts believe that if the situation does not improve, the bilateral cricket series between India and Bangladesh may be unauthentic for a long time. Some people are moreover linking it to “situations like Pakistan,” where cricket relations came to a standstill due to political tension.
Overall, this controversy related to Mastafizur Rahman has now moved from sports to a diplomatic and emotional issue, the impact of which can be unmistakably seen on international cricket in the coming months.
