In a major development ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to immediately release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad. The instruction, confirmed by BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia on Saturday, comes amid a mounting political storm in India regarding recent violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. Key Developments * Official Directive: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated that “recent developments going on all across” prompted the board to instruct KKR to release the pacer. * Political Pressure: The decision follows intense…
Bangladesh players banned from IPL ? Big move from BCCI
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