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BCCI, RCB face tough questions over ‘rape accused’ Yash Dayal as KKR forced to release Mustafizur Rahman

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is facing intense backlash after ordering Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Mustafizur Rahman from the team ahead of IPL 2026, following political pressure due to repeated violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.

The storm over the ethics of IPL and BCCI has intensified.

The upcoming IPL 2026 pre-season is embroiled in a controversy that centers on the administration of the league. In a move, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were directed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India to release Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman.

In the second, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has retained Indian bowler Yash Dayal, who faces rape allegations. The decision to weigh Rahman and Dayal on different scales has sparked a storm of criticism and fans are openly accusing the BCCI of double standards.

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Mustafizur Rahman Decision: A Geopolitical Direction

Amid deteriorating diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh, BCCI had directed the franchise to release Mustafizur Rahman. The 30-year-old became the most expensive Bangladeshi player ever bought in the IPL auction after KKR sealed the deal for a whopping Rs 9.2 crore.

The three-time IPL champions had acquired the left-arm pacer after a fierce bidding war with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL auction 2026 in Abu Dhabi last month. But after severe criticism from fans and political leaders, BCCI decided to ban Bangladeshi players in IPL 2026.

“Due to the recent developments, BCCI has directed franchise KKR to release one of its players, Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman, from its squad,” BCCI secretary Devaji Saikia was quoted as saying by ANI.

KKR forced to release Mustafizur Rahman

Following BCCI instructions, Kolkata Knight Riders have officially dropped Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad. The franchise confirmed the move on 3 January. It is being said that the franchise was not ready to release the bowler, but the board forced them to do so, which many did not like.

“Kolkata Knight Riders confirms that BCCI/IPL, as the regulator of the IPL, has directed it to release Mustafizur Rahman from the team ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season,” KKR said in an official statement.

Yash Dayal controversy: Allegations, law and BCCI’s silence

After the announcement, fans criticized BCCI for double standards as KKR had released Rahman ahead of IPL 2026 after the alleged killing of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

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While many appreciated BCCI’s country-first stance, several social media users criticized the board for the move and accused them of double standards, citing the Yash Dayal case.

Some are calling it selective politics, while many have questioned how the BCCI allowed Dayal in the IPL despite facing serious legal trouble over an alleged rape case and sexual harassment case. The surprising thing is that BCCI has maintained silence on Dayal’s case.

The RCB bowler is yet to get a clean chit in these cases, and recently, the Jaipur POCSO Court rejected Dayal’s anticipatory bail plea, which means he could face arrest at any time for raping a 17-year-old minor multiple times. Earlier, the Allahabad High Court had granted interim relief to the RCB bowler from arrest in the sexual assault case.

Here’s how fans criticized BCCI over Yash Dayal and Mustafizur’s situation:

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