BCCI Orders KKR to Release Mustafizur Rahman Amidst Tensions

• BCCI instructed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad.
• The decision follows reported incidents of Hindu killings and violence in Bangladesh, leading to political pressure and public sentiment.
• BCCI Secretary Debojit Saikia confirmed the instruction, stating KKR would be allowed a replacement player.
• KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan and the team faced criticism from political figures like BJP's Sangeet Som for signing Rahman.
• Mustafizur Rahman had previously played for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 and received an NOC from BCB for IPL 2026.

Why It Matters: KKR released Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 squad on BCCI's directive due to India-Bangladesh tensions.