Cricket
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s unexpected release from KKR ahead of IPL 2026 sent shockwaves across the cricketing world, triggering controversy beyond the field
Reports revealed that Mustafizur’s exit wasn’t based on form, fitness, or performance. Instead, it stemmed from off-field developments, raising serious questions about fairness
The World Cricketers’ Association informed Bangladesh’s players’ union that KKR’s decision could be challenged legally, as such contract terminations usually warrant compensation
Despite being offered full legal support, Mustafizur chose not to pursue action. The left-arm pacer reportedly insisted on moving on, avoiding a prolonged dispute
Amid rising political tensions and protests in India, the BCCI intervened, asking KKR to release Mustafizur to respect “national sentiment,” escalating the situation further
The fallout didn’t stop there, Bangladesh suspended IPL broadcasts and approached the ICC to move T20 World Cup matches from India, turning one decision into a global cricket debate