JD(U) senior leader and former MP KC Tyagi. (PTI file photo)
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News1806-01-2026, 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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