BCCI Drops Mustafizur Rahman from KKR Squad Amid Anti-Hindu Violence in Bangladesh

In a major development ahead of IPL 2026, the BCCI has instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the directive, citing 'recent developments' and the ongoing anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh. The decision follows a political storm where BJP leader Sangeet Som called KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan a 'traitor' for buying the player during the auction. The bulletin also covers the upcoming squad announcement for the India vs New Zealand ODI series.