Pakistan Snags IPL-Discarded Mustafizur Amidst Political Row

• Bangladesh fast-bowler Mustafizur Rahman joins Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 after his IPL contract termination.
• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bought Rahman for IPL 2026, but the deal sparked political and diplomatic controversy.
• Religious leaders and politicians in India targeted KKR and Shah Rukh Khan, linking it to anti-Bangladesh sentiment.
• BCCI directed KKR to terminate Rahman's contract, leading Bangladesh to react by writing to ICC and banning IPL telecast.
• The incident highlights fears of political pressure impacting international cricket, similar to Pakistani players in IPL.

Why It Matters: Mustafizur's IPL exit due to political pressure underscores growing India-Bangladesh cricket tensions.