Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said cricket should not be linked to attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, reacting to criticism over the selection of a Bangladeshi player by an Indian Premier League franchise. Speaking to reporters on the selection of Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman by Kolkata Knight Riders at the IPL auction, Tharoor said sport should not be made to bear the burden of political issues. ADVERTISEMENT“I honestly don’t think cricket should be made to carry the burden of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. However, he underlined that Mustafizur Rahman, as a sportsperson, should not be drawn into political controversies. “But Mustafizur Rahman is a cricketer and has nothing to do with any of these things.

Source: The Telegraph January 02, 2026 18:01 UTC