Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been something however routine. After a week-long suspension attributable to escalating India-Pakistan tensions, the event is about to renew on Could 17 with a revised schedule and a flurry of controversies. On the heart of the most recent storm is the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise, which face a fierce backlash on social media following their resolution to signal Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman as a substitute for Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk. The transfer has sparked the #BoycottDelhiCapitals development, with followers accusing the franchise of poor judgment and even questioning their patriotism.
Followers erupt in outrage over Mustafizur Rahman’s signing in DC
The announcement of Mustafizur’s signing was meant as a strategic transfer to shore up DC’s bowling assault after dropping the explosive Fraser-McGurk. Nonetheless, the choice rapidly backfired. Many followers, already delicate to the geopolitical local weather and up to date cross-border hostilities, took to X (previously Twitter) to vent their anger. The hashtag #BoycottDelhiCapitals surged to the highest of trending lists, with customers labelling the franchise as a “Deshdrohi group” and demanding a ban on Bangladeshi gamers within the IPL.
Some social media posts accused the franchise of ignoring the plight of minorities in Bangladesh and referenced broader anti-India sentiments, additional fueling the outrage. The backlash was compounded when Mustafizur himself declared he wouldn’t be part of DC, selecting as a substitute to signify Bangladesh in an ODI sequence in opposition to UAE, leaving the franchise in a clumsy place. This sequence of occasions solely intensified criticism, with followers questioning each the timing and knowledge of the choice.
DC’s IPL 2025 playoff qualification hangs in stability
Regardless of the off-field drama, Delhi Capitals stay firmly within the hunt for a playoff spot. With 13 factors from 11 matches (6 wins, 4 losses, 1 no-result), DC at the moment sits in fifth place on the factors desk, needing at the very least two wins from their remaining three league video games to solidify their playoff possibilities. The group’s early-season momentum has waned, and the lack of a key participant like Fraser-McGurk-combined with the failed substitute saga-adds additional strain because the league resumes.
The BCCI’s resolution to permit momentary abroad signings for the rest of the season was meant to assist franchises deal with participant unavailability attributable to nationwide commitments and the distinctive disruptions of this IPL season. Nonetheless, the DC-Mustafizur episode has highlighted the complexities and sensitivities concerned in such strikes, particularly when geopolitics and cricket collide.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
The time has come for Bangladesh to be handled the identical as Pakistan. Bangladeshi gamers shouldn’t be allowed in IPL.
A whole bunch of Hindus are killed, 1000’s grew to become homeless—did these gamers ever converse for them? In reality, most of them silently supported the bloodbath.
Why… pic.twitter.com/B28cONGVWH— Mr Sinha (@MrSinha_) Could 14, 2025
Shameful transfer by Delhi Capitals.
Whereas Hindus are being slaughtered in Bangladesh and others stood in solidarity, they signed Mustafizur Rahman.#BoycottDelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/qcW6dleKGD
— Nurjamal Dutta (@DuttaNurjamal) Could 15, 2025
Shameless DC, take a stand. A whole bunch of Hindus killed in Bangladesh and so they need their gamers. #BoycottDelhiCapitals
— Amar Narayana (@ang121210) Could 15, 2025
Now, I want DC to not qualify for the playoffs. All of us collective abuse #SanjivGoenka for being dangerous boss however at the very least he did not by Bangladeshi. As Delhi has constructed a whole lot of Bangladeshi fanbase in 10 years , @TheJSWGroup and the GMR Group can get pleasure from with them #BoycottDelhiCapitals
— Surya (@surya056) Could 15, 2025
If delhi would have signed any srilankan or afghani participant I’d have been extra joyful however not Bangladesh participant by no means gonna help ab toh pakka delhi doobegi #BoycottDelhiCapitals
— Mhamal shilpa narayan Mhamal (@narayan_mhamal) Could 15, 2025
Whereas each different IPL group confirmed integrity by boycotting Bangladeshi gamers, Delhi Capitals shamelessly crawled to signal Mustafizur Rahman.
This franchise has ZERO respect for nationwide sentiment. No backbone, no pleasure.#BoycottDelhiCapitals
#AntiNationalSellouts
#ShameOnDC pic.twitter.com/2opv6ipZ0G— Manikandan (@himanikandan) Could 15, 2025
Shameful transfer by Delhi Capitals @DelhiCapitals. Whereas Hindus are being slaughtered in Bangladesh and others stood in solidarity, they signed Mustafizur Rahman.
Time to reject such anti-national mindset & Crew #BoycottDelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/CzCQTFOYa6
— Gaurav 🇮🇳 (@IamGMishra) Could 14, 2025
Disgrace on Delhi Capitals!
How can they decide gamers from a rustic the place anti-India voices are rising and open help for Paxistan exists???#BoycottDelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/LXsx3ViHjr
— NAYRA (@myyynotebook) Could 15, 2025
YES Boycott 🔥🔥
Disgrace on @DelhiCapitals
How can they decide gamers from a rustic the place anti-India voices are rising and open help for Pakistan exists?
Is the IPL working out of true patriots?
We stand in opposition to those that stand in opposition to India.#BoycottDelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/DwMfdL8WNe— Kunwar Anubhav Singh (@Anubhav2712) Could 15, 2025
Disgrace on Delhi Capitals ! 😡 Bangladeshi hates Indians & they freely helps Pakistan and did so many issues in opposition to India, however this shameless franchise signed Mustafizur Rahman a Bangladeshi participant in IPL.
DC REMOVE THIS PLAYER #BoycottDelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/vyaz1oOzx4
— Jason (@mahixcavi7) Could 14, 2025
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