Nagpur, Jan. 4 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman. BJP leader Navneet Rana strongly opposed the participation of Bangladeshi players in Indian cricket.

BJP leader Navneet Rana said here on Saturday, "There should be no Bangladeshi cricketer playing in India or taking part in any of our cricket matches or leagues. Bangladesh is targeting Hindus and other minorities in their country, and therefore, no cricketer or film celebrity whatsoever should be entertained in India."

Her remarks come amid ongoing discussions around the inclusion of foreign players in Indian leagues and broader political concerns over the situation of minorities i...