New Delhi, Jan. 6 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday, January 6, questioned the sudden removal of Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL), asking, "What is the fault of that poor player?" He also expressed concern over his removal and asked whether such decisions would improve the situation in Bangladesh or India's ties with the neighbouring country.

Omar Abdullah also warned that the move could instead further deepen mistrust instead of helping improve the situation for the minorities in the neighbouring country. He said the move was affecting the upcoming T20 World Cup being hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Speaking on the sidelines of a meeting in Jammu, the J&K chief minis...