India, Jan. 3 -- The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to remove Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the IPL 2026 season. The decision comes amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh after reports of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that KKR has been instructed to release the left-arm pacer and will be allowed to name a replacement.

"Due to the recent developments which is going on all across, BCCI has instructed the franchisee KKR to release one of their player Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh from their squad and BCCI has also said that if they ask for any replacement, BCCI is going to allow that replaceme...