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Background: Player Release Amid Heightened India–Bangladesh Tensions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad following instructions issued by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision came against the backdrop of escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh, including allegations of hostility against minorities, reciprocal diplomatic protests, and rising security sensitivities. KKR had acquired Mustafizur for ₹9.2 crore after an intense bidding contest with Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals at the 2025 IPL auction, making him the only Bangladeshi player bought that season. With his release, IPL 2026 will feature no Bangladesh cricketers. Transaction and Player Profile: Contractual and Performance Context Mustafizur Rahman is an experienced IPL cricketer with: 60 wickets in 65 IPL matches Previous appearances for SRH, MI, RR, CSK, and DC Participation across eight IPL editions He was...

The Supreme Court has delivered a significant judgment in a long-running dispute originating from advertisements displayed during the 1996 Wills World Cup. By affirming the 2025 Calcutta High Court order, the Court has clarified the meaning of “public place” under municipal taxation law and set important procedural standards for local authorities. Background of the Dispute The controversy dates back to advertisements displayed inside Eden Gardens Stadium during two major World Cup events: Inaugural ceremony on 11 February 1996 Semi-final match on 13 March 1996 On 27 March 1996, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) issued a tax demand of ₹51,18,450 to the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) under Section 204 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Act, 1980, alleging that advertisements displayed inside the stadium attracted advertisement tax. CAB challenged the tax demand before the Calcutta High Court, ultimately resulting in a litigation battle that lasted nearly three d...