Sports relations between India And bangladesh It has fallen heavily after widespread reports Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially removed the Indian presenter Ridhima Pathak From the running hosting panel Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26The move is seen as the latest ripple effect in an increasingly diplomatic and sporting dispute that has reached breaking point this week, As headlines began to emerge about her career being caught in the crossfire of retaliation, Pathak finally broke her silence on January 7, 2026, to address the situation,
Was Ridhima Pathak dropped from BPL 2025-26 hosting panel by Bangladesh? Indian presenter answers
Amid a flurry of narratives from various media outlets claiming that he was ousted due to the current political climate, Ridhima Pathak Took to social media to clarify the circumstances of his exit. While initial reports suggested a targeted removal by the BCB as a response to recent cricket tensions, Pathak revealed that his departure from the T20 league panel was a personal decision taken with deep conviction. He said that the story that he had “quit” was not true and explained that he took a personal decision to walk out because his country comes first. Pathak, who has played a key role in Indian sports broadcasting, stressed that she values the integrity and clarity of the game beyond any one assignment and thanked those who reached out with support, concluding that cricket deserves the truth.
“In the last few hours, a story has emerged that I have been ‘out’ of the BPL. This is not true. I took a personal decision to opt out. For me, my country always comes first. And I value the game of cricket far more than any single assignment. I have been privileged to serve the game for years with integrity, respect and passion. That will not change. I will continue to stand for integrity, candor and the spirit of the game. Thank you to everyone who reached out. With support. Your messages mean more than you know. No more comments from me. Ridhima Pathak wrote.
Mustafizur Rahman wow and IPL 2026 broadcast ban
The rift between the two countries reached its peak on January 3, 2026, when BCCI instructed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) To release Bangladeshi star pacer Mustafizur Rahman From his squad. KKR, which signed Mustafizur for a record ₹9.20 croreHe was forced to let him go after the BCCI cited “recent developments” and security concerns regarding the safety of minorities in Bangladesh. The fallout was serious, as the Bangladesh government later imposed an indefinite ban on its broadcast. ipl 2026 through local operators, claiming that the move was in “public interest”, which they termed an unprovoked insult to their national symbol.
In a major development, BCB formally informed ICC that they were “reluctant” to Travel to India for T20 World Cup In February, there were calls to move their matches to Sri Lanka due to security concerns. However, in a major blow to BCB’s demands, the ICC reportedly rejected the request on January 7, stating that there was no credible security threat to the Bangladesh team in India. The global body has reportedly informed the BCB that they will have to travel to specified venues in Kolkata and Mumbai or risk forfeiting their matches and points. As soon as Ridhima Pathak stepped away from the BPL microphone, the cricket world is witnessing a complete breakdown in relations, which is now threatening the entire country’s participation in the upcoming World Cup.
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