Delhi: The Bangladesh government has taken a big step regarding the Indian Premier League (IPL). The government has imposed an indefinite ban on the telecast and promotion of all IPL matches. This decision has been taken after a controversy to the Indian team. This case is to Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, who was dropped from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team before the new season. After this, resentment increased in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh raised questions on BCCI’s decision

Bangladesh government says that BCCI asked KKR to release Mustafizur without any concrete reason. The government statement said that this decision has saddened and angered the people of Bangladesh. For this reason, orders have been given to stop all activities to IPL.

Bangladesh’s decision impacts T20 World Cup

This controversy has also affected international cricket. Bangladesh Cricket Board has decided not to send its team to India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be held in India. The board says that the safety of players and officials is of utmost importance.

BCB director raised questions on the security system in India. He says that if one player cannot be protected, then how will the entire team be protected. Now ICC’s intervention is expected on this issue.

KKR’s statement

Meanwhile, KKR has said that the decision to remove Mustafizur from the team was taken as per the prescribed procedure. Some religious and political leaders in India also criticized KKR and its owner Shahrukh Khan for this decision.