The BCCI has instructed the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad, citing "recent developments all across" amid strained India-Bangladesh relations. KKR acquired Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore at the mini-auction. The BCCI has confirmed KKR can seek a replacement player if necessary, with Secretary Devajit Saikia stating the decision is linked to broader geopolitical concerns.