Despite securing a record IPL contract, Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman will not feature in the 2026 Indian Premier League, a decision that has drawn strong criticism from Rangpur Riders head coach Mickey Arthur.
Rangpur Riders head coach Mickey Arthur has stressed that the franchise is keen to avoid a repeat of last season’s late collapse in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), after a strong campaign ended in disappointment.
Rangpur Riders have been sitting comfortably at the top of the points table, securing a spot in the first qualifier well before the group stage concluded. With their playoff berth confirmed, the team could have focused on wrapping up the group stage without pressure. However, back-to-back losses have raised concerns within the camp.
Rangpur Riders' head coach Mickey Arthur has addressed concerns about managing the workload of pacer Nahid Rana during the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).