The controversy regarding Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman, who was bought in the auction by Shahrukh Khan’s team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), is deepening. On one hand, some Hindu leaders and storytellers are targeting actor Shahrukh Khan, while on the other hand, the statement of All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi has made this debate more intense. Expressing objection to the protest, Sajid Rashidi even said that ‘if Muslims do not tolerate it, there can be riots in the country in a minute.’

Accusation of linking protest to religion
Maulana Sajid Rashidi said that Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman and Shahrukh Khan, who bought him, are both Muslims, hence this decision is being opposed. He alleged that this protest is the result of hatred against Muslims and Islamophobia.

‘Protest becomes easier as soon as Muslim name comes in’
Rashidi said, ‘It has become a habit in the country to protest without thinking and without knowledge of the Constitution. Where Muslim name appears, opposition becomes very easy. Shahrukh Khan is a Muslim, the player is a Muslim – so there is bound to be protest. The hatred against Muslims comes to the fore.

Sharp attack on Hinduist leaders and storytellers
The head of the Imam organization made a direct attack on the protesting leaders and storytellers and said that the same people who give statements against Muslims are today questioning the decision of Shahrukh Khan’s team. He said that such people spread hatred in the name of religion.

‘Team Shahrukh Khan is there, who are you?’- Rashidi
Sajid Rashidi raised the question, ‘This cricket team belongs to Shahrukh Khan. Who should he feed and whom should he not feed – what does it matter to you? If anything happens against the Constitution then the government will see. Who are you, what is your status who are protesting?

‘Muslims are tolerating it, otherwise…’
He sarcastically said that those who are themselves involved in beef export are today teaching the lessons of dignity and religion to others. Rashidi said that Muslims should not learn anything from such religious leaders. Rashidi further said, ‘These are the same people who want to break the country by spreading hatred and want to create a civil war. If Muslims do not tolerate this then there can be riots in the country within a minute. It is the wisdom of the Muslims that they are exercising patience.

The controversy regarding the inclusion of Bangladeshi players in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is deepening. Storyteller Devkinandan Thakur has given a strong statement on this issue and appealed to BCCI not to give place to Bangladeshi cricketers in IPL. He raised the question that why Bangladeshi cricketer was given a place in IPL and why the sentiments of Hindus are ignored again and again.

‘No Bangladeshi should come’

Devkinandan Thakur said in his statement, “We had said that no cricketer from Bangladesh should come. We got a search done in which IPL team has a Bangladeshi. We went from here and got a search done in which team has a Bangladeshi. There is one Bangladeshi cricketer, only one, who has been bought in the IPL.”

He further said that this player has been bought by a team related to Mumbai and he is expressing his displeasure about this.

Why was Bangladeshi cricketer given a place in IPL?
Why are the sentiments of Hindus ignored again and again?
If there is true love for Hindus, then the Bangladeshi cricketer should be dropped from the team right now.#IPL2026Auction #IPL2026 #bangladeshi #IPL #BCCI pic.twitter.com/N5tQJqO4es

— Devkinandan Thakur Ji (Sanatani) (@DN_Thakur_Ji) December 30, 2025

Direct warning to KKR management

Taking the name of Kolkata Knight Riders directly, Devkinandan Thakur said, “Today, sitting in this story, we want to tell him that, if you love Hindus, if you love India and if you are also sad about the death of Hindus… then Mr. KKR, remove that Bangladeshi player from your team, remove him immediately.” He also said that if this is not done then they will be forced to boycott KKR.

Player has been bought for 9 crore 20 lakhs

In his statement he also mentioned the price of the player. He said, “That Bangladeshi has been bought for Rs 9 crore 20 lakh. And where will that money go? What will be its use? All Hindus will be killed.” Questioning the audience, he said that if KKR had not canceled that player, it would have been a big play.

boycott warning

Devkinandan Thakur said, “Mr. KKR, don’t forget, Indians have made you a hero and the one who can make a hero can also make a zero.” He warned that now is the time to be careful and improve, otherwise time will start flowing in the opposite direction and then no one will be able to save.