Congress MP Shashi Tharoor commented on the inclusion of Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman by Shah Rukh Khan's IPL team KKR. Tharoor stated that cricket should not be burdened by strained India-Bangladesh relations, particularly following recent violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. He emphasized that Rahman is a cricketer and not personally involved in these incidents, arguing that mixing sports with political issues is unfair and urging continued dialogue with Bangladesh on minority protection.