Mustafizur will play in IPL, says BCCI official
Mustafizur Rahman is expected to be available for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 despite the worsening diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh.
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.
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.
The IPL 2026 auction has ended as the 10 teams spent a combined Rs 215.45 crore on 77 players, with 29 of them from overseas.
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.
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.
In a surprise announcement ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, Andre Russell confirmed his retirement from the league.
Kumar Sangakkara is back as Rajasthan Royals’ Head Coach for IPL 2026 while continuing as Director of Cricket, the franchise confirmed on Monday.
Ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, the 10 teams have finalised their retention and releases ahead of the November 15, 2025 deadline. The players who will be released following the announcement will be of interest to the franchises scrambling to fill up any gaping holes in their squads during the auction in december.