No IPL for Mustafizur! 'Hindu or Muslim comes later': Rinku Singh's coach reacts

Masood Uz Zafar Amini, the manager of Indian batter Rinku Singh, has shared his views connected the BCCI’s determination to merchandise Bangladesh accelerated bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the 2026

Indian Premier League

season. Amini said that portion opinions whitethorn differ, the determination taken by the BCCI indispensable beryllium respected by everyone.His comments came aft Kolkata Knight Riders confirmed that Mustafizur Rahman was released from their squad pursuing instructions from the BCCI. The determination was taken amid caller developments and increasing disapproval from respective governmental and spiritual groups.

These groups had questioned KKR and squad proprietor

Shah Rukh Khan

for signing the Bangladeshi pacer during the

IPL

auction successful Abu Dhabi, particularly successful the backdrop of reports astir attacks connected Hindu minorities successful Bangladesh.Speaking connected the issue, Amini stressed that cricket and religion should not beryllium mixed."If the BCCI has fixed support to alteration the player, past it tin beryllium done. But Mustafizur Rahman is simply a cricketer first; Hindu oregon Muslim comes later. Other teams successful the IPL had besides bid for Mustafizur, truthful arsenic KKR and they yet took him in. I would similar to accidental that helium is simply a subordinate archetypal and immoderate religion is later. So immoderate is the determination of the BCCI, it has to beryllium accepted,” helium told quality bureau IANS.

“There should beryllium nary authorities with players. Playing and authorities are antithetic things. People of each religion unrecorded and specified incidents support happening. But this should not beryllium associated with the game. However, it's a determination of the federation and since the BCCI has taken a decision, we person to abide by it,” helium further added.Mustafizur Rahman was bought by KKR for Rs 9.2 crore successful the December 2025 IPL auction. He has played for respective teams implicit the years. The database includes the likes of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.Since making his IPL debut successful 2016, the Bangladeshi pacer has taken 65 wickets successful 60 matches.