Former India cricketer Madan Lal claims the BCCI pressured the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL squad due to political tensions between India and Bangladesh. Lal expressed concern over politics entering sports, stating players are caught in the crossfire amid reports of targeted attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. KKR had acquired Rahman for Rs 9.2 crore. The BCCI confirmed the franchise can seek a replacement.