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Report: Bangladesh Cricket Board Seeks Hybrid Model For T20 World Cup In India
UPDATED: Jan 5, 2026 08:52 IST
In this transcript, an unidentified speaker discusses the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request for a 'hybrid model' for the T20 World Cup. The speaker states that the board is ready to play India but prefers matches to be moved out of the country due to safety concerns for players. The individual mentions that the decision is influenced by government directives and cites the release of a player, likely Mustafizur Rahman, from the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for security reasons. The speaker also notes that the team was scheduled to play three games in Kolkata and one in Mumbai.
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