Muzarabani to replace Mustafiz at KKR
Blessing Muzarabani is set to skip the 2026 season of the Pakistan Super League after securing a deal in the Indian Premier League, a move that could see him replace Mustafizur Rahman at Kolkata Knight Riders.
Blessing Muzarabani is set to skip the 2026 season of the Pakistan Super League after securing a deal in the Indian Premier League, a move that could see him replace Mustafizur Rahman at Kolkata Knight Riders.
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.
The Bangladesh government has directed broadcasters to suspend the transmission of all Indian Premier League (IPL) matches and related programmes after star Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was dropped from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad.
Mustafizur Rahman is expected to be available for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026 despite the worsening diplomatic relations between India and Bangladesh.
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.
In a surprise announcement ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, Andre Russell confirmed his retirement from the league.
Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell, affectionately known as 'Dre Russ', is set to go under the hammer.
Kolkata Knight Riders have appointed former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson as their Assistant Coach for the upcoming IPL season.
Rain forced a washout in IPL's restart on Saturday with holders Kolkata Knight Riders knocked out of the play-off race as they shared one point each with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
South Africa's Dewald Brevis hit a 22-ball fifty as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets on Wednesday, leaving the defending IPL champions in grave danger of missing the playoffs.
West Indies' Sunil Narine put in a fine all-round performance to keep holders Kolkata Knight Riders alive in the IPL with a tense 14-run win over Delhi Capitals on Tuesday.