Cricket is not just a game, it is also the name of emotions and relationships, but when this game starts becoming a cause of conflict between countries, then the questions become bigger. These days, tension is clearly visible in the cricket relations between Bangladesh and India. The matter of exclusion of a player from IPL has now increased so much that IPL will no longer be telecast in Bangladesh. In such a situation, the question is whether BCCI can take some action against it?

The whole matter started with Mustafizur Rahman controversy

The controversy that started regarding Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is no longer limited to cricket only. The matter heated up when the Board of Control for Cricket in India i.e. BCCI directed Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman from the team. Many people in Bangladesh have seen this decision as injustice to their player. Gradually this issue moved from the cricket board to the government and has become an issue between two countries.

Big deal between T Sports and Viacom18

The broadcasting rights of IPL in Bangladesh are currently with the sports channel T Sports. These rights were obtained under the deal signed with Viacom18 in 2023, which is valid till 2027. That means, legally, T Sports currently has full rights to show IPL. Despite this, now the news has come that the Bangladesh government has banned the telecast of IPL 2026.

Concern increased due to government’s entry

When Mustafizur Rahman’s case took a political turn, the Bangladesh government also became active. Some government advisors and leaders publicly said that if Bangladeshi players will be treated like this, then why should a tournament like IPL be telecast in the country.

Can BCCI stop this decision?

This is the biggest question. But the truth is that BCCI’s authority is limited to India. The broadcasting rights of IPL are different in every country under different broadcasters and local laws. If the Bangladesh government is banning the telecast of IPL in its country, then it is its local decision. BCCI can neither give orders to the government of any other country nor can it directly interfere in the broadcasting rules there.

ICC’s role is also limited

Many people are also asking whether ICC can interfere in this matter, but here also the situation is clear. ICC oversees the rules and tournaments of international cricket, while IPL is a domestic league. Broadcasting rights are entirely linked to contracts and business agreements. As long as there is no violation of any agreement, ICC does not have any special reason to intervene in it.

The way for legal battle opened

The Bangladesh government is putting an official ban on IPL broadcasting, so the next step could be legal. The agreement between T Sports and Viacom18 stipulates under what circumstances the broadcast can be stopped. If a ban is imposed without solid legal basis, the broadcaster can seek compensation or go to court. That means the matter is not only related to cricket, but also to deals worth crores and international business.

Also read: T20 World Cup 2026: Can BCCI get Bangladesh out of the World Cup, know what is the rule of ICC?

Controversy arose in a match held on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir Champions League. When local cricketer Furkan Bhatt, playing in this league, came out to bat, everyone’s eyes went to his helmet. Actually, there was a sticker of the Palestinian flag on the helmet. After this the police called the cricketer for questioning.

Cricket league is being organized in Jammu in the Union Territory. In this league, on Wednesday, cricketer Furkan Bhatt came out to bat with the flag of Palestine on his helmet. As soon as the video went viral, the police also came into action. The player who played wearing the flag of Palestine was called for questioning by Jammu and Kashmir Police.

Know the whole matter

This incident happened during the Jammu-Kashmir 11 Kings vs Jammu Trailblazers match held on Wednesday in the Jammu-Kashmir Champions League. A video of the match started going viral rapidly on social media. Usually, cricket videos go viral either because of a shot, catch or brilliant bowling. Many times, disputes, fights or arguments between players also lead to videos going viral, but this time the matter was different.

Fans were shocked to see the flag of Palestine on the helmet of cricketer Furkan Bhatt, due to which a clip of the match started going viral rapidly. After this the police took action.

According to the report, Jammu and Kashmir Police is now keeping an eye on this league. Cricketer Furkan Bhatt, who was involved in controversies, was called for questioning by the police. It is reported that the organizers of the league were also called to the police station for questioning. According to the report, the police is investigating the facts.

Pakistani cricketer has been fined

Pakistan batsman Azam Khan had also done something similar, he had put the flag of Palestine on his bat during the match against Karachi Whites in the National T20 tournament. The match referee had also warned Azam, as this was a violation of the ICC code of conduct. When Azam did not agree, he was also fined.