Dhaka, Jan. 5 -- The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that its decision not to send the team to the T20 World Cup in India was taken "in consultation with the government".

Whether that consultation amounted to advice or a strict directive remains a subject of speculation. What is clear, however, is that the choice was not solely the board's: the government played a decisive role.

The decision followed the controversy over Mustafizur Rahman's removal from the Indian Premier League, which created tensions that ultimately influenced the board.

BCB Director and Head of Cricket Operations Nazmul Abedin told bdnews24.com around 2:15pm on Sunday that a detailed statement would be issued soon, which was ultimately released at 5:30p...