Bangladesh's IPL 2025 snub: Bangladeshis cry foul, claim BCCI instructed teams not to buy players (WATCH)
By Vinaykumar Patil | First Published Nov 26, 2024, 10:20 AM ISTThe IPL 2025 auction saw no Bangladeshi players picked, sparking outrage among Bangladeshi fans and accusations of bias against the BCCI. Broader socio-political tensions, including concerns over minority persecution in Bangladesh, have fueled debates on the exclusion's implications for sports and politics.
The IPL 2025 mega auction has sparked controversy as no Bangladeshi cricketer managed to secure a team, leaving fans and cricket enthusiasts in Bangladesh disappointed. Prominent players like Shakib Al Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Litton Das, along with eight others, remained unsold despite being part of the auction list. The unexpected outcome has triggered a blame game, with allegations of bias against the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
List of Bangladeshi players in the IPL 2025 auction:
1. Mustafizur Rahman – Rs 2 crore
2. Mehidy Hasan Miraz – Rs 1 crore
3. Shakib Al Hasan – Rs 1 crore
4. Taskin Ahmed – Rs 1 crore
5. Rishad Hossain – Rs 75 lakhs
6. Litton Das – Rs 75 lakhs
7. Towhid Hridoy – Rs 75 lakhs
8. Shoriful Islam – Rs 75 lakhs
9. Tanzim Hasan Sakib – Rs 75 lakhs
10. Mahedi Hasan – Rs 75 lakhs
11. Hasan Mahmud – Rs 75 lakhs
12. Nahid Rana – Rs 75 lakhs
No Bangladeshi 🇧🇩 player in IPL 2025 !!
Strange!!!!
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Shakib Al Hasan represented Bangladesh for the longest time on the IPL stage. He was not picked up in the auction.
👉Next was Mehdi Hasan Miraj. He also failed to generate interest from IPL teams. pic.twitter.com/DN06Hf1f7V
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The snub has led to speculation, with some accusing the BCCI of instructing IPL franchises to avoid Bangladeshi players. Dr. Maruf, a cricket enthusiast, tweeted, "No Bangladeshi player in IPL 2025!! Strange!!" Another user, Anil, sarcastically commented, "They already sold themselves to Pakistan."
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The second day of the IPL auction was a disappointment for Bangladesh.
👉Mustafizur Rahman and Rishad Hossain's names came up in the auction, but neither team showed interest. After that Tawheed Hriday, Liton Das and Taskin Ahmed were not called in the… pic.twitter.com/alRUfK5IiV
Cricketers like Shakib Al Hasan, who has previously represented Bangladesh in the IPL, failed to find a buyer this time, adding to the disappointment. Fans believe the players’ performances and credentials warrant their inclusion.
Attack on Hindus:
Adding fuel to the controversy is the recent arrest of Hindu leader Chinmay Krishna Das Prabhu in Dhaka, which has intensified concerns over the treatment of Hindus in Bangladesh. Over the years, the Hindu community in Bangladesh has faced attacks, property destruction, and systemic discrimination, leading to growing unrest.
Seeing conditions of Bangladesh,No Bangladesh cricket player should be taken for IPL matches.
No Indian money wasted on Those cricketers. https://t.co/TawusP70cw
Here's a look at how Indians reacted to Bangladesh players IPL 2025 snub amid escalating tensions
They already sold themselves to Pakistan 🤣😂
— ANIL (@anil0520)Indian cricket fans have also expressed their stance. Many are urging IPL franchises to boycott Bangladeshi players due to alleged complicity in attacks on minorities. One user stated, "If Pakistan is excluded from the IPL for terrorism, Bangladesh should face similar consequences for persecuting Hindus."
sheikh hasina smiling from heaven https://t.co/TWL20SeE5G
— ; (@thambivandelay)There will be No Bangladesh player in ipl 2025
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The exclusion of Bangladeshi players has brought attention to the intersection of sports and politics. While the IPL has excluded Pakistani players citing security concerns, this incident highlights how broader socio-political issues can impact player selections.
No Bangladeshi should be allowed in ipl
— v Sidharth gokul krishna (@vSidharthgk)
I strongly urge every IPL franchise and their management to refrain from bidding on any of the 12 players from Bangladesh. The atrocities…
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