KKR Faces Backlash Over Mustafizur Rahman Signing Amidst Anti-Bangladesh Sentiment

• KKR signed Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman for ₹9.20 crore for IPL 2026, sparking controversy.
• Backlash stems from anti-Bangladesh sentiment in India following reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
• Indian political figures, including BJP leader Sangeet Som, labeled Shah Rukh Khan a 'traitor' and called for a ban on Bangladeshi players.
• Threats of stadium invasion and pitch damage from religious leaders in Ujjain if Mustafizur plays for KKR.
• BCCI official confirmed Mustafizur will play, stating no government directive to ban him as "Bangladesh is not an enemy nation."

Why It Matters: KKR's Mustafizur Rahman signing ignites political and social controversy, but BCCI confirms he will play.