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

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Moneycontrol•02-01-2026, 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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