Published: Jan 07, 2026, 11:58 AM (IST)
Edited: Jan 07, 2026, 11:58 AM (IST)
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has found a new home after being ruled out of the 2026 Indian Premier League. Following his sudden exit from the IPL, the left-arm pacer will now be seen playing in the Pakistan Super League. Mustafizur was acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2026 auction. However, the team later released him following instructions from the BCCI.
Shah Rukh khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders acquired the left-arm pacer for ₹9.20 crore in a bidding war with the Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings. However, due to recent developments, the franchise released Rahman.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made bold remarks and advised Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman for the upcoming IPL 2026 and they could also find a replacement for him.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia’s official statement. He said: “Due to the recent developments that are going on all across, BCCI has instructed the franchise KKR to release one of their players, Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh, from their squad.â€
Official statement by KKR “Kolkata Knight Riders confirms that the IPL regulator, BCCI-IPL, has instructed the team to release Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).†“Following due process and consultation, the player has been released as per the instructions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.“
Big decision from ICC for the upcoming Men’s T20 World 2026. After the recent controversy between India and Bangladesh due to the release of Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026, the ICC refuse to shift Bangladesh’s match and clearly stated that will play in India or forfeit points
