BCCI Orders KKR to Release Mustafizur Rahman Amidst Bangladesh Outrage
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Moneycontrol•03-01-2026, 11:52
BCCI Orders KKR to Release Mustafizur Rahman Amidst Bangladesh Outrage
- •BCCI instructed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman.
- •Decision follows public outrage in Bangladesh over alleged atrocities against minorities, particularly Hindus.
- •KKR had acquired Mustafizur for ₹9.20 crore in the December 2025 IPL auction.
- •BCCI Secretary Devjeet Saikia confirmed the directive, citing "recent developments."
- •KKR is allowed to sign a replacement player, freeing up budget and squad space.
Why It Matters: BCCI forces KKR to drop Mustafizur Rahman over social and diplomatic concerns from Bangladesh.
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