Religious leaders in Ujjain have threatened to disrupt IPL 2026 matches if Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman is allowed to play, citing anger over alleged attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. The seers warned of stadium invasions and pitch damage. Rahman, bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 9.20 crore, is the sole Bangladeshi player in the IPL 2026 auction. The controversy stems from recent incidents in Bangladesh, including the alleged lynching of a Hindu worker over blasphemy accusations and another death following extortion allegations.