Amid discussion over the signing of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman at last month\u2019s IPL auction, BCCI sources reiterated that there has been no directive from the government to prevent Bangladeshi players from taking part in the league.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rahman became the most expensive Bangladeshi player ever after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured his services for Rs 9.20 crore at the mini-auction held last month. The signing sparked debate following reports of violent incidents against religious minorities in Bangladesh, with some questioning the pacer\u2019s participation in IPL 2026.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reacting to the issue, a BCCI source told IANS, \u201cLet\u2019s not get into this. It is not in our hands. We have not received any communication from the government directing us to prevent Bangladesh players from participating in the IPL\u2026 Can\u2019t comment much as of now.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rahman, who has taken 65 wickets in 60 IPL matches at an economy rate of 8.13, made his IPL debut with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016. He later represented Mumbai Indians (2018), Rajasthan Royals (2021), Delhi Capitals (2022\u201323), and Chennai Super Kings (2024), before being released after the franchise failed to qualify for the playoffs. He returned to Delhi Capitals last season as an injury replacement for Australia batter Jake Fraser-McGurk.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reacting to the issue, a BCCI source told IANS, \u201cLet\u2019s not get into this. It is not in our hands. We have not received any communication from the government directing us to prevent Bangladesh players from participating in the IPL\u2026 Can\u2019t comment much as of now.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The remarks have drawn mixed reactions from political leaders across parties, with many emphasising that sports should remain separate from political and diplomatic issues.<\/p>\r\n\r\n