BCCI steps in: KKR asked to release Mustafizur Rahman

The BCCI has intervened in the political controversy surrounding Kolkata Knight Riders' signing of Mustafizur Rahman, asking the franchise to release the Bangladeshi pacer for the 2026 IPL season. This decision follows sharp political and religious objections to the player's inclusion, stemming from strained India-Bangladesh relations and concerns over violence in the neighboring country.