Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is in the headlines for being dropped from IPL 2026. Meanwhile, he created history by taking 400 wickets in T20, he has become the fast bowler to touch this figure in the least number of matches. Mustafizur has left Pakistan’s Wahab Riaz behind.

Mustafizur Rahman has become the fast bowler to take 400 wickets in the least number of matches in T20 cricket. He broke the record of Pakistan’s Wahab Riaz, who had done this in 335 matches. Mustafizur completed 400 wickets in 315 T20 matches.

Mustafizur Rahman created history

Mustafizur has become the second bowler of Bangladesh to take 400 T20 wickets. At number one is Shakib Al Hasan, who has 507 T20 wickets in his name. Let us tell you that there are only 11 bowlers in the world who have touched this figure. Afghanistan’s spinner Rashid Khan is at first place in terms of taking most T20 wickets. He has taken 687 wickets in 508 matches. In this list, West Indies’ Dwayne Bravo (631) is at second place and Sunil Narine (609) is at third place.

Mustafizur Rahman achieved this feat in BPL (Bangladesh Premier League). The fast bowler playing for Rangpur Riders completed 400 T20 wickets by taking the first wicket in the match against Sylhet Titans on Saturday. He took 3 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs in the match.

If we look at Mustafizur’s T20 statistics, he has taken 5 wickets 4 times and 4 wickets in a match 6 times. His economy is 7.43. He has played a total of 60 matches for 5 teams in IPL.

Why did KKR release from IPL 2026?

Kolkata Knight Riders bought Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore in the mini auction for IPL 2026. However, a few days ago there was protest against it and KKR and team owner Shahrukh Khan started being criticized, this was happening in protest against the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, BCCI directed KKR to release the Bangladeshi player. KKR gave this information in an official statement.

The name of fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is in discussion after the anti-Hindu incidents and huge uproar in Bangladesh. He was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL auction, but now there is doubt over Mustafizur’s playing. According to the report of ANI, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has talked to KKR regarding Mustafizur and has asked to keep another player in his place in the team. KKR and Mustafizur faced a lot of opposition in the country. Former member of Uttar Pradesh Assembly Sangeet Som had also expressed objection.

This situation is considered uncomfortable for KKR management. On one hand, the team is busy preparing for the IPL, while on the other hand, this controversy has put the franchise in a position to give clarification. Now everyone’s eyes are on what final decision KKR takes regarding Mustafizur Rahman and whether the team actually includes any new player. Earlier, many people of the country have also given statements against KKR owner Shahrukh Khan. People also targeted him for buying Mustafizur Rahman.

#WATCH Guwahati , BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia says, “Due to the recent developments that are going on all across, BCCI has instructed the franchise KKR to release one of their players, Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh, from their squad and BCCI has also said that if they ask… pic.twitter.com/53oxuRcmZp

— ANI (@ANI) January 3, 2026

IPL and sensitive issues

This is not the first time that a political or social controversy has arisen over a player in the IPL. Often in such cases the debate about the conflict between cricket and politics intensifies. This time too, decisions related to sports are being linked to social events, due to which questions are being raised on the fairness of the league and the role of the players.

Dipu Chandra Das murder

A Hindu man named Dipu Chandra Das was murdered in Bangladesh. He was falsely accused of blasphemy. Because of this, people beat him, hanged him on a tree and burnt him in front of thousands of people.

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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.

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League has reached its final stop. 3 teams (GT, RCB and PBKS) have reached the playoffs while only 2 teams (DC and Mi) are left for the fourth spot. Lucknow Super Giants lost to Hyderabad on Monday and dropped out of the playoff race. In this match, there was a sharp debate between Digvesh Singh Rathi and Abhishek Sharma, which created a big controversy. Although cricket is called Gentleman’s game, but many times players lose their temper, reach the scuffle. Here we are telling you about the 5 biggest battles in IPL history.

You may have seen MS Dhoni very rarely when he is angry, but in 2019 his angry form was also seen by the fans when he came in the middle of the ground with an angry dugout with the umpire. He started arguing with the umpire, for this he was also fined by deducting 50 percent of the match fees. At the same time, the owner of KKR Shahrukh Khan’s fight was with the guard in Wankhede. Here the 5 biggest controversial battles between the players are telling about.

Controversy between Kieron Pollard and Mitchell Starc

In the IPL 2014, there was a sharp debate between Kieron Pollard and Mitchell Starc. You can understand the seriousness of this dispute from the fact that Pollard had thrown on the field to bat towards Stark. RCB vs MI In this match, Stark bowled a bouncer ball to Pollard, after which he went to him and said something. On the next ball, Pollard left the crease and did not play the ball, but Stark did not stop and put the ball towards his feet. Then Pollard threw it to kill the bat, it was a matter of honor that Stark did not have a bat. After this dispute, Pollard was fined 75 percent and Stark was fined 50 percent match fees.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r83wiyyyne4u

Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir

Once there was a dispute between the two when there was a debate between Kohli and Naveen, but even before that, both of them had a sharp clash in 2013. Then Kohli was the captain of RCB and Gambhir KKR. During a match, when Kohli was going out, Gambhir said something on which Kohli got angry. He stopped and asked what they were speaking, after which the debate of both broke out. Both started coming towards each other but fellow players and umpires removed both. This dispute was in discussion for many years.

Remember the 2013 face-off between kohli and gambhir!

Kohli tried to be the hero, but gambhir humbled Him.

Kohli’s face after the incident thought pic.twitter.com/ud1pwd5apt

– Radha (@Radha4565) April 16, 2025

Harbhajan Singh slapped Sreesanth

Harbhajan Singh, who was playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2008, slapped Punjab Kings (then Kings 11 Punjab) player S Sreesanth. Sreesanth was seen crying on the ground, which surprised everyone. Then Harbhajan was banned for 11 matches, he was also fined by deducting the match fee. However, after many years, Harbhajan believed that he should not have done this.

Battle between Virat Kohli and Naveen ul Haq

Naveen ul Haq was part of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2023, during a match against RCB, he fought with Virat Kohli. Kohli also pointed to Naveen by taking out the dust of shoes, after which the matter continued to grow. By the way, it started when Lucknow won the match in Bengaluru and Avesh hit his helmet on the ground. Gambhir also gestured to Crude. This dispute was also in the discussion for a long time.

Virat Kohli & Gautam Gambhir have ben Fined 100% of Match Fees and Naveen Ul Haq Has Been Fined 50% of Match Fees for Breaching IPL Code of Conduct. pic.twitter.com/ya6b31IZ45

– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) May 2, 2023

Debate between Digvesh Singh Rathi and Abhishek Sharma

Digvesh Singh Rathi, a spinner of Lucknow Super Giants, had already been fined for the notebook celebration 2 times, but he is not stopping to do it. Due to this celebration, he fought with Abhishek Sharma. After dismissing Abhishek in this match held on May 19, 2025, Digvesh did the same celebrations and pointed to Abhishek to go out. The two players had a sharp debate and then the umpire and other players had to come to intervene. Abhishek gestured with his hands and asked him to catch his hair. The BCCI fined Digvesh by deducting the match fee and gave a match suspension. Abhishek was also fined.