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Last updated on - January 7, 2026, 1:16 PM IST
By
Sruti Thakur
Ridhima Pathak is a sports journalist known for her energetic presence and sharp insights across various sporting events.
Ridhima has also interviewed top cricketers including Virat Kohli, Kapil Dev, and several other prominent names.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) removed Indian presenter Ridhima Pathak from the hosting panel of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
The development was seen as another sign of the growing diplomatic and sporting tensions between the two countries.
However, Pathak dismissed these rumours and clarified that she chose to step away from the T20 league on her own due to the current political situation between both thecountries.
Pathak took to social media and clarified she chose to leave the panel on her own, "In the last few hours, there's been a narrative suggesting I was 'dropped' from the BPL. That is not true. I made a personal decision to opt out. For me, my nation comes first-always. And I value the game of cricket far beyond any single assignment. I've been privileged to serve this sport for years with honesty, respect, and passion. That won't change. I'll continue to stand for integrity, for clarity, and for the spirit of the game.
"Thank you to everyone who reached out with support. Your messages mean more than you know. Cricket deserves truth. Period. No further comments from my side."
Tensions between both the countries escalated on January 3 after reports suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh's pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad.
Reacting to the development, the Bangladesh government imposed a nationwide ban on the broadcast of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and called for its T20 World Cup matches to be moved to Sri Lanka.
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