Following alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, the BCCI asked the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman for the IPL 2026 season. BJP leaders and spiritual gurus hailed this decision as a victory for Hindus, emphasizing the need to respect national sentiments. Some figures also questioned Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's silence on the matter, linking the player's removal to the situation in Bangladesh.