BCCI Asks KKR to Release Mustafizur Rahman Amid India-Bangladesh Tensions

• BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed KKR was asked to release Mustafizur Rahman due to soaring India-Bangladesh tensions.
• The decision follows concerns over minority safety in Bangladesh, including a recent killing of a Hindu man.
• KKR acquired Rahman for Rs 9.2 crore; BCCI stated the franchise can request a replacement player.
• KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan faced criticism from BJP politicians regarding Rahman's inclusion.
• BCCI is non-committal on a September India-Bangladesh bilateral series, citing political volatility.

Why It Matters: BCCI's request to KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman highlights rising India-Bangladesh political tensions.