Articles tagged with "shah rukh khan"

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India drops Bangladeshi star from IPL amid political pressure

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was released by IPL’s Kolkata Knight Riders after BCCI advice, amid political pressure, right-wing threats and India-Bangladesh tensions, reviving criticism of growing political interference in cricket.

January 19, 2026

India’s BJP politicizes IPL, targets Shah Rukh Khan over Bangladeshi player

India’s BJP sparks controversy by branding Shah Rukh Khan anti-national for signing Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman, drawing criticism over politicizing cricket and issuing threats.

January 2, 2026