KKR’s Bangladeshi Pick: Shahrukh Khan Faces Major Backlash; Spiritual & Political Leaders Debate

Name: KKR’s Bangladeshi Pick: Shahrukh Khan Faces Major Backlash; Spiritual & Political Leaders Debate
Uploaded: 2026-01-02T16:01:15+05:30
Duration: 11 min 51 s
Channel: Asianet Newsable English
Description: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan, faced sharp criticism after signing Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman at the IPL 2026 auction for ₹9.2 crore. A group of spiritual figures and political leaders reacted strongly, calling the move unpatriotic and urging separation of sports from political tensions.

Asianet Newsable English

Published : Jan 02, 2026, 04:01 PM IST

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan, faced sharp criticism after signing Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman at the IPL 2026 auction for ₹9.2 crore. A group of spiritual figures and political leaders reacted strongly, calling the move unpatriotic and urging separation of sports from political tensions.

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