Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Shah Rukh Khan Criticized for Signing Bangladesh Player
Shah Rukh Khan, the owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL team, was called a traitor by a religious leader and politician.
This happened because KKR signed a cricket player from Bangladesh named Mustafizur Rahman.
Some people were upset because they thought Shah Rukh should only support Indian players.
However, Shah Rukh is known for being supportive and humble towards all his players, regardless of their nationality.
He has helped many Indian cricketers in the past, like Cheteshwar Pujara.
People who know Shah Rukh well say he doesn't interfere much in cricket decisions and is respected by his players.
The criticism has been called unfair, especially since other IPL teams also bid for Bangladesh players without facing similar backlash.
The decision to drop Rahman was influenced by diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh, including attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and political shifts in both countries.
Some argue that isolating Bangladesh like Pakistan would be a diplomatic mistake, as Bangladesh does not have the same state-sponsored hostility as Pakistan.
Shah Rukh Khan was called a traitor for signing Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman for KKR.
The criticism came from a religious leader and politician, labeling him 'gaddar' (traitor).
Shah Rukh is known for his humility and support for all players, regardless of nationality.
He has previously helped Indian cricketers like Cheteshwar Pujara with their careers.
The decision to sign Mustafizur was based on cricketing logic and team needs, not patriotism.
- Who
- Shah Rukh Khan, owner of KKR, was called a traitor for signing Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman.
- What
- A religious leader and politician labeled Shah Rukh Khan as 'gaddar' (traitor) for KKR's decision.
- When
- The incident occurred after KKR signed Mustafizur Rahman during an IPL auction.
- Where
- The event took place in India, involving the Kolkata Knight Riders IPL team.
- Why
- The criticism stemmed from Shah Rukh Khan's association with an international player from Bangladesh, which some perceived as unpatriotic.
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL team
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Bangladesh pacer signed by KKR
- KKR
- Kolkata Knight Riders, an IPL cricket team
- Chak de! India
- Movie starring Shah Rukh Khan as a hockey coach
- Cheteshwar Pujara
- Indian cricketer who benefited from Shah Rukh's support
- Gautam Gambhir
- Former KKR captain and coach, long-time associate of Shah Rukh
- Manvinder Bisla
- Former KKR player who praised Shah Rukh's humility
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- IPL team that also bid for Mustafizur Rahman