BCB Seeks ICC Clarity On Security For T20 World Cup, Questions BCCI Over Mustafizur’s KKR exit

The Bangladesh Cricket Board decided to approach the ICC over security arrangements for the T20 World Cup and seek an explanation from the BCCI on Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from KKR.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to write to the International Cricket Council (ICC) seeking clarity on security arrangements for its players, fans, media and sponsors during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

The board will also approach the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to seek a formal explanation for the exclusion of Mustafizur Rahman from Kolkata Knight Riders’ squad ahead of the upcoming IPL season.

The decisions were taken during an emergency meeting of BCB directors held in Sylhet, following growing concerns over Mustafizur’s omission. The BCCI had directed KKR to release the Bangladesh fast bowler, and the franchise complied without providing a detailed explanation.

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“We are sending letter to ICC putting three clauses into it. Firstly we would like to know from them about Mustafizur (exclusion from IPL) and secondly what is the security plan for us in the World Cup. More so because not only players will travel to India but along with them media, fans and sponsors would also travel there to see the World Cup. Those who will go there, what will be their security status,” a top BCB official told Cricbuzz.

BCB To Ask BCCI Over Mustafizur Exit

Separately, the BCB will also seek clarity from the BCCI regarding the circumstances that led to Mustafizur’s removal from KKR’s squad, a decision that has raised several questions in Bangladesh.

“We are also sending an email to BCCI to know the exact picture why Mustafizur was excluded,” the official said.

Mustafizur attracted strong interest during the IPL auction, with two other franchises also bidding for the 30-year-old before KKR secured him for INR 9.2 crore. The Bangladesh international has previously represented Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.