US EditionShah Rukh Khan Under Fire over KKR's Mustafizur Rahman Signing; BCCI Clarifies Bangladesh Pacer's IPL 2026 Status
- The BCCI stated it has not received any objections regarding Mustafizur Rahman's participation in IPL 2026.
- Kolkata Knight Riders signed Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore during the mini-auction, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi player in IPL history.
- Criticism has emerged due to reports of violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh.
- Mohammad Kaif expressed confidence in the BCCI to handle the controversy appropriately as it prepares for IPL 2026.
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Shah Rukh Khan faces backlash for signing Bangladeshi cricketer for KKR
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Shah Rukh Khan, Mustafizur IPL controversy: Mohammad Kaif asks BCCI to make right call
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's co-owned IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has landed in controversy after signing Bangladesh player Mustafizur Rahman at the mini auction for the 2026 season. Mohammad Kaif has backed BCCI to take the right call on the matter.
KKR has added Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman to its squad for the upcoming IPL season. This has drawn criticism from film actor and KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan. However, opposition leaders and former cricketers have expressed their support for Shah Rukh.
Shah Rukh Khan under fire over KKR's Mustafizur Rahman signing; BCCI clarifies Bangladesh pacer's IPL 2026 status
A fresh controversy has hit Shah Rukh Khan after Kolkata Knight Riders signed Mustafizur Rahman, triggering massive backlash from fans and pundits. With questions raised over rules and eligibility, the BCCI has now stepped in, breaking its silence on the Bangladesh pacer's IPL 2026 participation.
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