Delhi Capitals Slammed for Signing Bangladeshi Cricketer Amid Anti-India Sentiment

15 May 2025, New Delhi

The Delhi Capitals franchise has landed in hot water after signing Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman as a replacement for an outgoing Australian player. The decision has enraged a large section of Indian fans, who accuse the team of ignoring growing anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh. Hashtags like #BoycottDelhiCapitals quickly dominated social media, with users labeling the move “unpatriotic” and accusing the franchise of choosing “profits over patriotism.”

Hindus are slaughtered in Bangladesh, After all the franchises boycotted bangladeshi players in ipl auction, Delhi Capitals has shamelessly signed Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman now!

Hindus be united & boycott This Anti-National Franchise 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/BVtpSH0XOl

— Voice of Hindus (@Warlock_Shubh) May 14, 2025

Many netizens cited recent political tensions and alleged instances of anti-India rhetoric from influential figures in Bangladesh as reasons why Indian leagues should avoid engaging with the country. Some posts expressed anger over past incidents of hostility and questioned how an Indian team could embrace a player from a nation that, according to them, has openly sympathized with Pakistan in sensitive matters.

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While cricket analysts defended the signing as a strategic move—pointing to Mustafizur’s solid track record—critics argued that franchises must also consider the national mood when making such decisions. The backlash intensified with claims that all other teams had deliberately avoided Bangladeshi players in the latest IPL season, making Delhi Capitals’ choice even more provocative.

Calls for a formal apology or even a reversal of the decision have emerged, with some fans urging the BCCI to establish clearer guidelines on foreign player selection from politically sensitive regions. The franchise, however, has remained silent amid the growing calls for accountability, choosing instead to focus on match preparations.

This incident has reignited a broader debate on whether sports, particularly the IPL, should remain a purely commercial and apolitical platform—or whether franchises must factor in public sentiment and national integrity. As passions soar both online and offline, the controversy surrounding Delhi Capitals is proving that in today’s climate, even the cricket field is not free from political undertones.

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