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.
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman delivered a standout performance in his maiden appearance in the UAE’s ILT20 League, while fellow fast bowler Taskin Ahmed had a mixed outing with the ball.
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.
Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, doubts have surfaced over the availability of Bangladesh players due to their international matches in April.
A total of seven Bangladeshi players have been shortlisted for the upcoming IPL mini auction, as franchises gear up to fill 77 squad vacancies ahead of the 2025 season.
Mustafizur Rahman, who went wicketless in the first two T20Is of the Ireland series, bounced back brilliantly in the final match. His impressive performance has been reflected in the latest ICC rankings update, where the left-arm pacer has climbed to 8th among T20I bowlers.
Bangladeshi duo Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman have joined a long list of players who have signed up for the Indian Premier League (IPL) mini-auction.
Bangladesh fast bowlers Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed have received No-Objection Certificates (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to participate in the upcoming International League T20 (ILT20) in the UAE.