The release of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman by IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, after being instructed to do so by the BCCI, has snowballed into a major controversy

Bangladesh government puts blanket ban on IPL telecast within the country amid row over Mustafizur Rahman's release from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman's release from the KKR squad for IPL 2026 has triggered a huge debate, with Congress politician Shashi Tharoor questioning the BCCI's decision.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided to revoke the No Objection Certificate (NOC) granted to fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman to play in the IPL.

Mustafizur Rahman's IPL 2026 journey came to an end even before it started.

Mustafizur Rahman was released from Kolkata Knight Riders after BCCI pressure amid protests over attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has opened up on his release by KKR for the upcoming IPL season.

Hours after achieving the milestone, Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR from their squad for IPL 2026.

Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, confirmed Mustafizur Rahman's release on Saturday, following BCCI's directives.

Following the recent targeting of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, KKR decided to release Mustafizur Rahman from their squad on Saturday.

Former cricketer Atul Wassan says blaming Shah Rukh Khan for Mustafizur's release is unfair and removing one player changes little.

The decision was made following reports of violence against members of the Hindu community in Bangladesh in December. Additionally, critics had voiced their disapproval of Rahman's involvement in the IPL.

The primary driver for Rahman's release is the deteriorating diplomatic relationship between India and Bangladesh.

Earlier, spiritual teacher Devkinandan Thakur, among many others, publicly criticised KKR and its co-owner, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, for signing Rahman

The Kolkata Knight Riders bought Mustafizur Rahman for a price of Rs 9.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. The franchise is expected to get a full refund, enabling them to buy a replacement without any compromise.

BCCI asks IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman amid controversy.

Mustafizur Rahman was bought for Rs 9.20 crore by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2026 auction.

Mustafizur Rahman was bought by KKR for Rs 9.20 crore, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi player in IPL history.