BCCI Excludes Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026; Azharuddin Backs Decision Amidst Bangladesh Violence
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News18•04-01-2026, 10:08
BCCI Excludes Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026; Azharuddin Backs Decision Amidst Bangladesh Violence
- •BCCI directed KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 due to ongoing violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
- •Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin praised BCCI's "timely" action, suggesting it was taken after consulting government ministries.
- •Rahman was bought by KKR for Rs 9.2 crore in the December mini-auction before his exclusion.
- •Bangladesh government advisor Asif Nazrul requested ICC to move Bangladesh's four World Cup league games from India to Sri Lanka.
- •BCCI sources indicate shifting Bangladesh's World Cup matches is "next to impossible" with only a month left for the tournament.
Why It Matters: BCCI's decision on Mustafizur Rahman is backed by Azharuddin, while Bangladesh seeks to move World Cup games.
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