Rinku Singh's coach, Masood Uz Zafar Amini, supported the BCCI's decision to release Mustafizur Rahman from the KKR IPL squad for 2026. Amini emphasized that Rahman is a cricketer first, irrespective of religion, and that politics should not interfere with the sport. The release follows criticism from some figures in India regarding Rahman's selection amidst reports of attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. KKR stated they acted on BCCI instructions.