The Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) directive to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman has triggered sharp and contrasting political reactions into the spotlight. KKR have since released Mustafizur following the board's instruction.
Former India cricketer Madan Lal has opened up on the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s decision to ask Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, and backed actor and KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, as he had "no fault" regarding team selectio
Earlier in the day, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told ANI that BCCI had asked KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman "due to the recent developments" and had permitted the franchise to replace him. Mustafizur was picked by KKR for Rs 9.20 crore at the IPL auction in December last year.
Former India cricketer Atul Wassan believes that blaming Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan is unfair and removing one player will not make any difference after the BCCI's directive to release Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata-based franchise's roster.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday confirmed that it has excluded Bangladeshi player Muztafizur Rahman from its IPL 2026 squad after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's directive.
All India Imam Association (AIAA) President, Maulana Sajid Rashidi, on Saturday backed Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan amid criticism of buying Bangladeshi pacer Muztafizur Rahman in his IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
BJP leader Sangeet Singh Som on Saturday welcomed the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision, instructing Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan-owned Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Muztafizur Rahman amid ongoing violence against Hindus in the neighbourin
India's leading rally-raid rider Harith Noah is set for his 7th Dakar Rally campaign as he once again represents India at the world's toughest motorsport challenge, the 48th Dakar Rally 2026 here from January 3 to 17, according to a press release.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul on Friday emphasised the cricketing links with India amid demand from a Shiv Sena (UBT) leader that the neighbouring country's cricketer Mustafizur Rahman should not be allowed to play in IPL in view of violence against minoriti
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Various opinions have been raised on Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman being picked by KKR for the IPL 2026 season. Rahman was picked up by the Kolkata-based franchise for a whopping Rs 9.20 crore at the IPL auction in December last year.