JDU Leader Slams BCCI Over Mustafizur IPL Ouster, Cites Bangladesh's Hindu Captain

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News18•06-01-2026, 16:16
JDU Leader Slams BCCI Over Mustafizur IPL Ouster, Cites Bangladesh's Hindu Captain
- •JDU leader KC Tyagi criticized BCCI's decision to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL's KKR.
- •Tyagi argued that politics should not influence sports, despite current India-Bangladesh tensions and incidents against Hindus in Bangladesh.
- •He highlighted Bangladesh's appointment of Hindu cricketer Litton Das as captain, suggesting India should rethink its stance.
- •Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR on BCCI's instructions amid rising diplomatic tensions.
- •BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia cited "recent developments" as the reason for the decision, allowing KKR a replacement.
Why It Matters: JDU leader questions BCCI's IPL decision, urging sports to transcend politics amid regional tensions.
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