Kolkata Knight Riders terminated Mustafizur Rahman's contract ahead of the IPL 2026 season, a decision that drew sharp criticism from Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. He hit out at the BCCI over the move, according to India Tv.
Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has criticised the BCCI after Kolkata Knight Riders were directed to terminate the contract of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman.
Mustafizur's inclusion in the KKR squad came under scrutiny following the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. With reports of targeted atrocities against Hindus emerging from the country, the BCCI faced backlash from several quarters. On Saturday, the BCCI instructed KKR to release the player, who had been bought for Rs 91.9 million (9.2 crore). The board assured the franchise that it would be permitted to sign a replacement.
Tharoor, however, reacted strongly to the decision, calling it deplorable to punish a cricketer because of the political situation in his country. The Congress leader took to X to voice his disagreement, questioning whether the BCCI would have acted similarly if the player in question belonged to a different religion.
Mindless politicising of sport: Congress MP Tharoor slams BCCI
FE Team | Published: January 03, 2026 22:02:18
Mindless politicising of sport: Congress MP Tharoor slams BCCI
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