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The exclusion of Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League despite having a valid playing contract has triggered widespread outrage across the country, sparking strong reactions not only within the sporting community but also among political leaders and the general public, coming at a crucial time ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and shortly after the announcement of Bangladesh’s 15-member squad under Liton Das, the decision is being viewed by many as more than a cricketing matter and instead as a disrespectful act toward Bangladesh itself, reports of threats and hostile pressure from extremist political and religious groups in India have raised serious concerns about player safety, prompting questions over whether it is safe for Bangladesh to play World Cup matches on Indian soil, amid growing anxiety the Bangladesh Cricket Board has reportedly approached international cricket authorities seeking to move their matches to Sri Lanka, while nationwide condemnation continues to intensify, cricket fans have taken to social media in solidarity with Mustafiz, and students at several institutions have announced boycotts of IPL broadcasts, government officials have also spoken out firmly, emphasizing that any humiliation of Bangladesh’s cricket, its players, or national dignity will not be tolerated, stressing that security and respect are non-negotiable, sports administrators and former athletes have described the targeting of a player based solely on nationality as an alarming display of intolerance that goes against the spirit of sport, overall the Mustafiz issue has evolved into a broader national debate encompassing player safety, national honor, and Bangladesh’s standing in international cricket, with the country collectively rallying behind its star bowler and asserting its position with unprecedented unity.
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