The Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) acquisition of Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.2 crore at the IPL auction has sparked controversy. Hindu spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur questioned the decision amid reports of violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, suggesting the player's fee be redirected to victims' families. Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey warned of protests, stating the team should drop the player or face consequences, framing the issue as a matter of national security. AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan, while condemning violence against minorities, questioned the selective outrage in sports.