Bangladesh fast-bowler Mustafizur Rahman.(AFP Photo)
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News1802-01-2026, 12:37

Shiv Sena Urges Shah Rukh Khan to Remove Mustafizur Rahman from KKR Amidst IPL Row

  • Controversy erupts over KKR's acquisition of Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore for IPL 2026.
  • Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam urged KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan to remove Mustafizur for his own safety and India's interests, citing public anger over violence against minorities in Bangladesh.
  • Nirupam warned that Shah Rukh Khan could become a target if he retains a Bangladeshi player amidst anti-Bangladesh sentiment.
  • Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey demanded a ban on all Bangladeshi players in IPL, stating they harbor hatred towards India.
  • Dubey added that Shah Rukh Khan's failure to remove Mustafizur would indicate a lack of understanding of national sentiments.

Why It Matters: Shiv Sena leaders demand Shah Rukh Khan remove Mustafizur Rahman from KKR due to anti-Bangladesh sentiment.

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