KKR-Mustafizur Rahman row explained: Who is objecting and what’s behind the protest
Published on: Jan. 3, 2026, 11:46 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Mustafizur Rahman's IPL signing by KKR has ignited controversy in India, with BJP leaders and religious groups opposing his participation. The opposition stems from deteriorating India-Bangladesh relations and concerns over minority violence, despite KKR's claim of cricketing merit. The debate questions separating sports from political and humanitarian issues.
