Mustafizur Rahman Breaks Silence on KKR Release; Bangladesh Seeks T20 WC Venue Shift

• Mustafizur Rahman expressed disappointment after his sudden release from KKR, stating he can't do much if it's BCCI's decision.
• Rahman was released from KKR on BCCI's orders, despite being bought for Rs 9.2 crore in the mini-auction.
• Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was directed by its sports ministry to request moving T20 World Cup league games from India to Sri Lanka over 'player safety concerns'.
• Government advisor Asif Nazrul asked BCB to request Jay Shah-led ICC to shift Bangladesh's four league games (Kolkata, Mumbai) to Sri Lanka.
• The move comes amidst "turmoil" in Indo-Bangladesh relations following Sheikh Hasina's flight to India in August 2025 due to anti-government protests.

Why It Matters: Rahman's KKR release and Bangladesh's WC venue request stem from deteriorating Indo-Bangladesh ties.