Moeen Ali disappointed over Mustafizur’s IPL snub
Mustafizur Rahman was expected to travel to India to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) shortly after returning home from the T20 World Cup.
Mustafizur Rahman was expected to travel to India to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) shortly after returning home from the T20 World Cup.
The release of Mustafizur Rahman from Kolkata Knight Riders on the BCCI’s directive has sparked wider consequences, with Bangladesh opting not to travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) formally approaching the ICC over the issue.
The controversy surrounding Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the Indian Premier League has continued to ripple through Bangladeshi and Indian cricket.
The decision to ask IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was taken unilaterally at the highest level of the BCCI, without consulting the IPL Governing Council or league administrators, according to The Indian Express.
Kolkata Knight Riders have found themselves in an unusual situation ahead of the new IPL season after being instructed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to release Mustafizur Rahman amid external political and security concerns.
Mustafizur Rahman is expected to be available for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 despite the worsening diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh.
After years of consistent performances in franchise cricket, Mustafizur Rahman has finally been rewarded with a big IPL payday. The Bangladesh left-arm pacer was snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 9.2 crore ahead of the upcoming season, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi player in IPL history.
Ahead of the IPL auction, Kolkata Knight Riders released several big names, including star all-rounder Andre Russell. Russell later retired from the IPL and was appointed as the power coach of the three-time champions.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cricket operations chairman Nazmul Abedeen Fahim revealed that left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman will only be available for Bangladesh’s three-match ODI series against New Zealand, as he has been issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for most of the season.
Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has received the maximum possible no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board, allowing him to participate in the upcoming Indian Premier League, which begins in March next year.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) held its auction on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, offering 77 player slots. During the event, Australian all-rounder Cameron Green became the most expensive overseas signing in IPL history after Kolkata Knight Riders acquired him for Rs. 25.2 crore.
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has once again made headlines in the Indian Premier League, securing a record-breaking deal at Tuesday’s mini auction.