Shah Rukh Khan in Storm: KKR's Bangladeshi Player Pick Sparks Political Outcry

• KKR, co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan, signed Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.2 crore at IPL auction, sparking controversy.
• Shiv Sena (UBT) warned of protests, alleging player's earnings could fund terrorism; called Bangladesh and Pakistan enemies.
• Hindu spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur criticized the move due to violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, demanding player removal.
• AIMIM's Waris Pathan questioned selective outrage, pointing to India-Pakistan matches, while Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge questioned targeting franchises over BCCI/ICC.
• West Bengal Minister Ujjal Biswas urged separating sports and politics; Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya called Khan's actions "treacherous."

Why It Matters: KKR's signing of a Bangladeshi player ignited a political storm, dividing opinions on sports, nationalism, and minority rights.