Indian Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has sharply criticized his country’s authorities for the exclusion of Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL), a move that has heightened tensions between India and Bangladesh. In a post on X, Tharoor said the embarrassing situation was self-inflicted, calling the decision to drop Mustafizur unnecessary and unreasonable.
Speaking to the Indian Express, Tharoor argued that Bangladesh should not be equated with Pakistan, noting that Bangladesh does not send terrorists across the border and that India’s diplomatic relationship with Bangladesh is fundamentally different. His remarks came after Kolkata Knight Riders removed Mustafizur from their squad following directives from the Indian cricket board.
Mustafizur had been bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for 92 million rupees in the 2026 IPL auction, the highest fee ever for a Bangladeshi player. The controversy arose after some Indian political groups and religious organizations questioned his participation, citing allegations of persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh.
স্পোর্টস ডেস্ক প্রকাশ : ০৫ জানুয়ারি ২০২৬, ২০: ১৭ স্পোর্টস ডেস্ক ইন্ডিয়ান প্রিমিয়ার লিগ (আইপিএল) থেকে বাংলাদেশের পেসার মোস্তাফিজুর রহমানকে বাদ দেওয়ার ঘটনা ঘিরে ভারত ও বাংলাদেশের মধ্যে চরম উত্তেজনা বিরাজ করছে। দুই দেশের এই অবস্থার জন্য ভারতীয় কর্তৃপক্
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