Mustafizur Rahman's IPL Exit Shocks Bangladesh, Raises World Cup Security Doubts

• Mustafizur Rahman's exit from IPL 2026 (KKR) has left the Bangladesh cricket community "embarrassed" and disappointed.
• KKR released Rahman after BCCI's directive, reportedly due to "political factors" linked to anti-Bangladesh sentiment in India following attacks on the Hindu minority.
• Former Bangladesh players like Khaled Mahmud and Rajin Saleh expressed sadness, calling it an "insult" to Bangladesh cricket and raising concerns about player security.
• Concerns are growing over the safety of Bangladesh players for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India, with suggestions to move the venue to Sri Lanka if security cannot be guaranteed.
• The incident has affected KKR's significant fanbase in Bangladesh, built by players like Shakib al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman.

Why It Matters: Mustafizur's IPL exit due to political reasons sparks embarrassment in Bangladesh, raising T20 World Cup security fears.