Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur has threatened Shah Rukh Khan and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) management, demanding the removal of Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the team. Thakur cited concerns over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh and alleged that Khan has a strong affinity for Pakistan and those who harm Hindus. He warned of a boycott of KKR if Rahman is not dropped from the team.