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IPL 2026: Atul Wassan Backs BCCI On Mustafizur Issue, Says Shah Rukh Khan Wrongly Targeted
Targeting Shah Rukh Khan: Former India cricketer Atul Wassan has backed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCC) for its directive to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad, calling the decision correct and saying actor Shah Rukh Khan was unfairly targeted in the controversy.
Speaking to IANS, Wassan said the uproar surrounding the issue was premature and felt like a knee-jerk reaction, adding that such matters need time before being judged.
“Look, I feel that a completely correct decision has come from the BCCI. The uproar created over the last few days was premature and suddenly became a massive issue. I believe everything should be given time,” Wassan told IANS.
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