Entry of two Pakistani players in KKR franchise, money has become bigger than country for Shah Rukh Khan

KKR: Where the country has not yet recovered from the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. On the other hand, a news has come out which has created a stir among cricket fans. The news is that Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has tied up with two Pakistani players. As soon as this news came out, questions started to arise on social media-will Pakistan also play IPL?

KKR franchise tied up with Pakistani players

In fact, the KKR franchisees which have been tied up with Pakistanis have been not in the IPL but with the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) team Trinabago Knight Riders (TKR), which is part of Shah Rukh Khan’s KKR franchise.

In the CPL 2025 draft, Shah Rukh Khan’s TKR has included Pakistan’s veteran fast bowler Mohammad Amir and the emerging off-spinner Usman Tariq.

Statistics, but dispute in emotions

Mohammad Aamir has already played four seasons in CPL and has bowled brilliantly with 51 wickets in 39 matches. At the same time, this will be the debut season of Usman Tariq, he proved his ability by taking 10 wickets in just 5 matches for Quetta Gladiators in PSL 2025.

Although these figures may be commendable in the eyes of cricket, this agreement may prick some people in the current emotional state of the country. Many social media users have also questioned Shah Rukh Khan’s silence, calling it “insensitive timing”.

Pakistani players can play in CPL, not IPL

It is important to make it clear that under the BCCI rules, Pakistani players cannot play in the IPL. But Shah Rukh Khan’s KKR franchise also owns foreign teams like CPL’s TKR and US LA Knight Riders.

There is no restriction on playing Pakistani players in these foreign leagues. This agreement has shook people’s feelings in the backdrop of Pahalgam attack. Now the question is also arising on social media whether the sentiments of the country were left behind due to money?