‘Something Is Seriously Wrong’: Moeen Ali Reacts to Mustafizur IPL Controversy

Moeen Ali, former all-rounder of the English national team, as well as former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) cricketer, voiced his concern about the cancelled contract of Mustafizur Rahman in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the wake of the controversy surrounding the issue. He stated that there are already numerous problems in the sport of cricket, adding that it seems the Mustafizur controversy is simply adding to that problem. Moeen Ali feels that it clearly seems something is amiss in the situation, which requires some sort of resolution to these problems, since it is not merely a concern for one cricketer. Other countries, such as Pakistan and Bangladesh, are already exposed to many troubles, which requires the sport of cricket to be kept clear of politics if it is going to remain in good health.

Moeen expressed his grief, especially for Mustafizur Rahman. He said, "I feel the worst for Mustafizur. After years of hard work and outstanding performance, he finally got a big contract. He could have gone to any other team, but KKR chose him. Honestly, he's the one who suffered the most in this whole matter."

Moeen Ali did not condemn the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) decision to not travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup and to suspend IPL broadcasts. He said this was a reaction to the BCCI's actions, which virtually excluded Bangladeshi players from the IPL.