Delhi: The second phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is going to start again from 17 May. But, meanwhile, Delhi Capitals (DC) has come into controversy on social media. The reason is to include Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman in the team. #Boycottdelhicapitals have started trending on social media about this.

Mustafizur replaced Jake Fraser-Macgark

Actually, Delhi Capitals have included Mustafizur Rahman in the team in place of Jake Fraser-Macgark. Fraser is no longer available for the rest of the season. Under the new IPL rules, if a player was not available for the entire tournament, the team can include the temporary player.

From the point of view of cricket, this decision is fine. Mustafizur has already played in the IPL and has been a part of the Delhi team in 2022 and 2023. However, some fans did not like this decision. Especially in view of the current situation, some people are considering it as a political and sensitive issue.

Displeasure from DC on social media

As soon as Delhi Capitals informed Mustafizur in the team, many people started protesting on X and Instagram. Some said that it is not right to take Bangladesh player in the team at such a time. Some posts also mentioned the alleged behavior of Hindus in Bangladesh.

Till evening #Boycottdelhicapitals started trending. Many users tagged IPL officers and demanded attention to it.

At present, Delhi Capitals have not given any official statement about this ongoing protest on social media. The team management has made it clear that Mustafizur will stay with the team and will participate in the tournament.