In franchise leagues, postgame press conferences are usually routine affairs—discussions about pitch conditions, game turning points, and individual performances. But in recent times media interaction Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) The veteran made a sharp turn at the time Afghanistan thoroughly Muhammad Nabi lost his cool. After Nabi’s match Noakhali Express and Capitals of Daccathe seasoned cricketer visibly broke down as he was drawn into a highly sensitive and politically charged controversy surrounding the Bangladeshi pacer. Mustafizur Rahman and his presence in the coming IPL 2026.
The atmosphere in the press room changed dramatically when a local reporter asked Nabiya Mustafizur about her thoughts on the current situation she is facing.
Nabi, known for his calm demeanor on the pitch, was clearly irritated by the line of questioning. He immediately realized that the topic, which involved complex cricket boards and diplomatic relations between two other countries, had nothing to do with him as an Afghan player or with the BPL match that had just concluded. Immediately silencing the reporter, Nabi responded in Hindi and expressed his disappointment at being drawn into matters beyond his jurisdiction.
(What does this have to do with me, brother? What do I have to do with Mustafizur)”. Nabi gave a sharp answer.
He further clarified his position and added: “I know he’s a good bowler, all that. But it’s none of my business to question you.”
We present the video:
🚨Afghan cricketer Mohammad Nabi silenced Bangladesh propaganda.😡
When questioned about Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL exemption, Nabi lost his temper and scolded the reporter for making unnecessary comments.🥶 pic.twitter.com/7GSRzdOTk1— MuFFatLal Bohra (@arshdeep3444) January 12, 2026
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Controversy around the Bangladesh pacer
Notably, the cricketing world is currently abuzz with controversies regarding IPL 2026. Bangladesh’s top left-arm pacer fetched a huge bargain during the auction. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping INR 9.20 crore. However, after the directives Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)KKR released Mustafizur from the squad. BCCI’s position is based on existing security concerns and strained diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh. The situation has reached such an extent that Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested the ICC to move the upcoming T20 World Cup matches from India due to security fears. However, the international cricket body has reportedly rejected BCB’s request.
