Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has urged patience and trust in the BCCI amid controversy surrounding the inclusion of Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman in the KKR squad for IPL 2026. The signing has sparked debate due to reports of violence and minority persecution in Bangladesh, leading to calls for a boycott. Kaif stated that the BCCI, as the ultimate authority with extensive experience, is best equipped to handle such sensitive geopolitical matters.