New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- In a massive development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) management to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). Mustafizur, who had earlier played in IPL for Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, was bought for Rs.9.20 crore by KKR in the IPL 2026 mini-auction last year in December.

The development around Mustafizur came amid a political storm from the several political parties and other religious institutions, who objected to the cricketer's inclusion in IPL 2026. The political backlash stems from the current strained relationship between the two countries.

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