He added that isolating neighbouring countries through sporting boycotts would not serve any constructive purpose.
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Moneycontrol02-01-2026, 23:58

Tharoor Defends KKR's Bangladesh Buy Amid IPL Debate: "Don't Mix Sport, Politics"

  • Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reacted to criticism over KKR's selection of Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman for IPL.
  • Tharoor stated that cricket should not be linked to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.
  • He emphasized that Mustafizur Rahman is a sportsman and not personally accused of hate speech or attacks.
  • Tharoor argued that isolating neighboring countries through sporting boycotts is not constructive.
  • He urged for a "big heart and big mind," asserting that the decision was purely sporting.

Why It Matters: Shashi Tharoor advocates separating sport from politics, defending KKR's Bangladeshi player selection.

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