Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that cricket should not be linked to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Responding to criticism over a Bangladeshi player's IPL selection, Tharoor argued that sports should be insulated from political issues. He emphasized that while India should continue urging Bangladesh to protect minorities, individual cricketers like Mustafizur Rahman, who face no personal accusations, should not be penalized. Tharoor believes isolating neighboring countries through sports boycotts is counterproductive and calls for a broader perspective.