Atul Wassan Defends Shah Rukh Khan Amid Row Over KKR Dropping Bangladeshi Player

In a discussion on the diplomatic fallout affecting cricket, former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan weighs in on the controversy surrounding the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Indian Premier League (IPL). Wassan argues that targeting KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan for the franchise's initial bid for a Bangladeshi player is 'totally wrong' and 'unfair,' describing the actor as a 'low-hanging fruit' for public sentiment. He contends that while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may have taken the right step given the current 'political turmoil' and attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, removing a single player is merely 'shadow boxing' and will not solve the broader issues. The show, hosted by Nikhil Naz, also touches on the Bangladesh Cricket Board's request to move matches to Sri Lanka and the revocation of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for players.