Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman had been acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 9.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, only to be released less than a month later on the BCCI's advice. AFP
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Firstpost03-01-2026, 19:26

BCCI's Mustafizur Decision Sparks India-Bangladesh Cricket Crisis

  • BCCI asked KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman due to escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh.
  • Tensions worsened by political changes in Bangladesh, provocative statements, and incidents targeting minority Hindus.
  • Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is considering requesting ICC to change T20 World Cup venues for their matches from India to Sri Lanka.
  • India's scheduled tour of Bangladesh in September is now uncertain, following a previous tour cancellation in August.
  • The situation raises concerns that Bangladesh could become a cricketing "no-go zone," akin to Pakistan's past isolation.

Why It Matters: BCCI's Mustafizur decision highlights severe India-Bangladesh diplomatic strain, impacting cricket ties.

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