Today Bangladesh Cricket Board is trying to wink at BCCI, but it has forgotten that it was the Indian Cricket Board that gave them Test status. Otherwise no one even wanted to play cricket with them, then India helped them by playing the first test with the neighboring country. Under the captaincy of Sourav Ganguly, Team India won this test by 9 wickets. There were also star players like Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Ajit Agarkar, Zaheer Khan etc.

India helped Bangladesh in getting test status

Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was the chief of BCCI, was the chief of ICC in 2000. He got Test status for Bangladesh by getting unanimous voting. No one was playing Test matches with him, when the Indian cricket team played the first Test with him.

BCCI also helped him in this. It started with the 1999 ODI World Cup. Here Bangladesh was playing in this big tournament for the first time. They registered their first win by defeating Scotland. After this, they also created a big upset by defeating Pakistan, one of the favorite teams of that edition. This was one reason, but full emphasis was given by former BCCI President and then ICC Chief Jagmohan Dalmiya. In 2000, he helped Bangladesh become the 10th nation to achieve Test playing status by unanimous vote.

England was to have a test with Bangladesh, but they refused to play it citing reasons. Then India played Test with Bangladesh and got them Test status. This test was played in Dhaka on 10-13 November, in which India won by 9 wickets.

Why is the controversy happening now?

When there was rapid protest in India against the atrocities being committed on Hindus in Bangladesh, it also affected IPL. Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman was bought by KKR for Rs 9.20 crore, due to which there was opposition from KKR and team owner Shahrukh Khan, then BCCI directed to release Mustafizur.

BCB called an emergency meeting and decided that it would request to shift its T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka. Bangladesh also banned live telecast of IPL matches.

Bangladesh team has been announced for T20 World Cup 2026, Liton Das has been elected captain and Mohammad Saif Hasan has been elected vice-captain. Bangladesh team is included in Group C of the World Cup. 3 out of 4 matches of the team’s group stage will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and 1 match will be played at Wankhede in Mumbai.

Tanjeed Hasan, Mohammad Parvez Hussain, Tauheed Hridoy are included in the team. It is not that Liton Das will captain this team for the first time, he was the captain in the last match also. Liton Das has captained in 29 T20 International matches, out of which Bangladesh has won 15 matches and lost 13. 1 match was inconclusive. But considering the current situation, this is big news because recently there were many reports of atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh.

bangladesh t20 world cup 2026 squad

Liton Das (captain), Mohammad Saif Hasan (vice-captain), Tanjeed Hasan, Mohammad Parvez Hossain Imon, Tauheed Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Kazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shaq Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzeem Hasan Saqib, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Shaifuddin and Shoriful Islam.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the national squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March.

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Litton Kumer Das (Captain), Mohammed Saif Hassan (Vice Captain), Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Parvez… pic.twitter.com/A9o7EtB99v

— Bangladesh Cricket (@BCBtigers) January 4, 2026

BCB had called an emergency meeting

On Saturday, Bangladesh Cricket Board had called an emergency meeting, in which the stance of T20 World Cup 2026 was considered. According to the report, BCB wants their matches to be shifted from India to Sri Lanka. Actually, on the instructions of BCCI, KKR released Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman, against which BCB wants so. However, BCCI has made it clear that hotels etc. of other teams have been booked and now it is very difficult to make changes in the schedule.

Bangladesh Cricket Board wants their T20 World Cup 2026 matches to be shifted from India to Sri Lanka. BCCI’s reply has also arrived on this. Let us tell you that only about 1 month is left for the tournament to start, the complete schedule has been released. Bangladesh is in Group C in the T20 World Cup. In the group stage, out of total 4 matches of Bangladesh, 3 matches are fixed at Eden Gardens and 1 match is fixed at Wankhede.

Bangladesh has to play 3 matches of its group stage at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and 1 match at Wankhede in Mumbai. Bangladesh Cricket Board is going to demand ICC to review the security arrangements in India. According to ESPN Cricinfo, BCB has decided that it will write a letter to the ICC regarding the current situation. BCCI has now made it clear that it is very difficult to make changes in the schedule of T20 World Cup 2026.

BCCI’s response to BCB’s demand

News agency PTI quoted a BCCI source as saying in its report, “You cannot change the match according to someone’s wish and choice. It is very difficult in terms of logistics. Think about the opposing teams. Their air tickets, hotels have been booked.”

The source further added, “Also, there are three matches each on all the days, which means one match is in Sri Lanka. The broadcast crew is also there. So this is easier said than done.”

On the instructions of BCCI, Kolkata Knight Riders have released Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman. KKR had bought Mustafizur for a huge sum of Rs 9.20 crore, but after the murder of two Hindu youths in Bangladesh, KKR was being criticized for including Bangladeshi players in the IPL. Now its impact seems to be on T20 World Cup 2026 also, Bangladesh Cricket Board has called an emergency meeting.

Bangladesh Cricket Board has called an emergency meeting at 8.30 pm Indian time. In this, the board will decide its stand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Let us tell you that the complete schedule of T20 World Cup has been released. All the group matches of Bangladesh are to be held in India, but there is also a fear that BCB may decide not to send its team to India.

BCCI can also refuse to host Bangladesh’s matches in the T20 World Cup 2026, in this situation Bangladesh can play all its matches in Sri Lanka like Pakistan.

Bangladesh’s 3 matches at Eden Gardens

T20 World Cup 2026 will be organized at 8 venues in India and Sri Lanka, out of which Sri Lanka has 3 stadiums. There are 4 groups in the tournament, each group has 5-5 teams. Bangladesh is in Group C, along with England, Italy, Nepal and West Indies. In the group stage, 3 out of 4 matches of Bangladesh are to be held in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, one match is scheduled in Wankhede.

• 7 February- Bangladesh vs West Indies (Eden Gardens)
• 9 February- Bangladesh vs Italy (Eden Gardens)
• 14 February- Bangladesh vs England (Eden Gardens)
• 17 February- Bangladesh vs Nepal (Wankhede)

Will Bangladesh’s matches be shifted to Sri Lanka?

Now about 1 month is left for the start of T20 World Cup 2026, preparations are almost complete at all the venues. In such a situation, it is a bit difficult to change the schedule so quickly. Because if Bangladesh demands from ICC to play its matches in Sri Lanka, then it will affect other teams of this group as well. All the teams will have to travel to Sri Lanka to play their first match. Well this is not impossible.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will form a committee to investigate the allegations made by former women’s team captain Jahanara Alam. Along with this, the Board has directed the committee to submit its findings and recommendations within 15 working days. Jahanara has made serious allegations of sexual harassment against former chief selector and team manager Manjrul Islam.

A statement issued by the BCB said, “The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed concern over the allegations made by a former member of the Bangladesh national women’s cricket team regarding alleged misconduct by some individuals associated with the team. This matter is sensitive, therefore the BCB has decided to constitute a committee to investigate the allegations. This committee will submit its findings and recommendations within 15 working days.”

“The BCB is committed to ensuring a safe, respectful and professional environment for all of its players and staff. The Board takes such matters extremely seriously and will take appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation,” the statement said.

Jahanara has told in an interview given to journalist Riyasad Azim that team manager Manjrul Islam had behaved inappropriately with him. He would put his hand on her shoulder without permission and talk about such personal things which would make her feel uncomfortable. Former selectors and managers used to come to him to hug him instead of shaking hands. This happened despite the presence of his teammates and other officials.

According to Jahanara, he had complained about this to former BCB director Shafiul Islam Nadel and board chief executive officer Nizamuddin Chaudhary.

Jahanara Alam, the only Bangladeshi player to participate in tournaments like Women’s T20 Challenge and Fairbreak Invitational T20 in India, has taken 48 wickets for Bangladesh in 52 ODI matches at an average of 30.39, while in 83 T20 matches, she has taken 60 wickets at an average of 24.03.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) has recommended a at least 5 -year ban on batsman Minhajul Abedin Sabbir for a role in match -fixing during the previous edition of Dhaka Premier League. Let us know that their stumping method was quite surprising, which you will also be shocked to see. The video is given here.

According to the report of Cricbuzz, the Anti Corruption Unit investigated the Shinepukur Cricket Club after two controversial dismissal, and everyone was surprised to see the way these out. The ban has been recommended only after this investigation. Prior to Sabbir, in the 36th over of this match, Rahim Ahmed went out of the crease without returning and stumped off the crease without returning.

Minhajul Abedin Sabbir’s stumping was surprised by everyone

Something happened on the first ball of the 44th over of this match, as has never been seen before. In the video below, you can see (from 6:48) how batsman Minhajul Abedin Sabbir went ahead to hit the shot, at this time Shinepukur needed 7 runs to win and the team had only 1 wicket left. Sabbir was on a score of 8. He went ahead and went to hit the shot but stopped, the ball was a little away from the wicket keeper, so he could not get stumping quickly. Sabbir immediately brought his bat to the crease, but then stopped and the bat was slightly launched.

Not only this, in the first attempt, the wicket keeper could not hit the stump, despite this, the batsman stayed and then the wicket keeper stumping in the second attempt, the commentator was also surprised to see it and was saying that he did not see it till date.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3nevdibkc

Batsman was in touch with bookies

Citing ACU documents, Cricbuz said that Sabbir has been accused of violating several sections of BCB’s Prevention of Corruption Code by contacting the suspected bookies and not informing them of contacts.

The report said that given the evidence, we are recommending a ban of at least 5 years from all types of cricket. There is a possibility of a ban of 8 to 10 years or more. “

The 27 -year -old has played 1 First Class, 25 List A matches, with his names 5 and 667 runs respectively. Apart from this, he has played 2 T20 matches, his performance in them was nothing special in them. In one T20, he was able to score 5 runs and only 1 run in the other.

India tour of bangladesh: There is currently suspense on the India vs Bangladesh cricket series to be held in August. India has to play 3 ODIs and 3 T20 International matches against Bangladesh from August 17, but due to the current political situation between the two countries, doubt remains over the visit. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has made a big statement and has tried to clear the situation on this whole matter.

BCCI is talking to the government, BCB president claims

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Aminul Islam told the media on Monday that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is waiting for his government to get approval for this visit. He also clarified that talks are going on between the two boards about this series and both the boards are waiting for the government’s decision.

Aminul Islam said, “We have a good conversation with BCCI. It is not necessary that this series is in August-September, if the government does not get approval now, we will organize this series at some other time in future.” Aminul said this after the 19th meeting of the board held at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on 30 June.

What is the proposed schedule?

If India visit Bangladesh to play this series, then India has to play matches on this schedule in Bangladesh,

ODI Series (Odis)

August 17 – First ODI (Mirpur)

August 20 – Second ODI (Mirpur)

August 23 – Third ODI (Chittagong)

T20 International (T20IS)

August 26 – First T20I (Chittagong)

August 29 – Second T20I (Mirpur)

August 31 – Third T20i (Mirpur)

Bangladesh for the first time to host?

This would be the first time Bangladesh will play bilateral T20 series against India at its home ground. Earlier in 2024, the last T20 series between the two countries was played in India, where Bangladesh had to face 3–0 defeat.

BCB Statement on India vs Pakistan: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has to take a huge decision amid the increasing tension between India and Pakistan. BCB is trying to bring Nahid Rana and Rishad Hussain back from Pakistan as soon as possible. Let us know that a former high official of the Bangladesh Army had said that if India attacks Pakistan, then Bangladesh should take the states called 7 sisters. Now this Bangladesh wants to bring back its players as soon as possible due to fear of India’s tough stance.

On Thursday, BCB issued a statement stating that it is working closely with PCB and Bangladesh High Commission for the safety of its players. At the same time, BCB is emphasizing on ensuring that its players return to Bangladesh safely. The Bangladesh Cricket Board further said in its statement that the board officials are constantly in touch with the players. The board is fully committed to the safety of its players.

Threatened from Bangladesh

There was a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India on 22 April, in which 26 innocent people lost their lives. After that the Government of India continuously took a tough stand against Pakistan. Meanwhile, a former Bangladesh Army’s former high officer and Chief Advisor to Chief Advisor Mohammad Yunus issued a statement that if India attacks Pakistan, Bangladesh should attack the 7 sisters called India.

After this statement, there is speculation that there is speculation in cricket relations between India and Bangladesh. In August, Team India is to visit Bangladesh, where 3 T20 and three ODI matches are to be played between the two teams. In view of the current situation, speculations are being made about the cancellation of this series.

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