BCCI Directs KKR to Release Mustafizur Rahman Amid Rising India-Bangladesh Tensions
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CNBC TV18•03-01-2026, 14:50
BCCI Directs KKR to Release Mustafizur Rahman Amid Rising India-Bangladesh Tensions
- •BCCI formally requested KKR to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad.
- •Decision stems from rising political tensions and strained India-Bangladesh relations, citing "recent developments all across."
- •BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed KKR can sign a replacement player if requested.
- •Rahman was acquired by KKR for ₹ 9.2 crore; his inclusion sparked public outcry and political criticism against Shah Rukh Khan.
- •Incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh and statements from leaders like Devkinandan Thakur and Sangeet Som fueled calls for Rahman's removal.
Why It Matters: BCCI directs KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman, citing India-Bangladesh tensions and public outcry.
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