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The BCCI has stated that Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s release from IPL 2026 applies only to the league. No discussion has yet taken place regarding Bangladesh’s matches in the T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in India.
BCCI confirms Mustafizur Rahman’s release applies only to IPL 2026.
New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India has clarified that the decision to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League 2026 season is restricted only to the tournament. The cricket board confirmed that no discussions have yet been held regarding Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup in India. The clarification aims to address growing speculation linking the IPL decision to international fixtures.
The development follows a directive issued to Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the next IPL season. The franchise had secured the left arm pacer during the auction held in December two thousand twenty five in Abu Dhabi for a price of Rs nine point two crore. The instruction was issued after internal consultations within the board in light of recent developments connected to Bangladesh.
The signing of the Bangladesh bowler had triggered criticism from various political and spiritual figures. Objections were raised against the franchise and its owner amid reports of attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. These concerns intensified public debate and added pressure on the cricket board to take a call on the matter, eventually leading to the directive for the player’s release from the league.
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Mustafizur Rahman has been a familiar name in the Indian Premier League since his debut season in two thousand sixteen. Over the years, he has represented multiple franchises including Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Chennai Super Kings. In sixty matches, the pacer has claimed sixty five wickets, establishing himself as a reliable performer in the league.
Rahman’s release has raised questions about Bangladesh’s fixtures in the Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled to be hosted in India in two thousand twenty six. Bangladesh are set to play matches against West Indies, Italy, and England at Eden Gardens in Kolkata before facing Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. However, the BCCI has made it clear that these matches have not yet been reviewed or discussed.
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With the cricket board emphasizing that the IPL and World Cup matters are separate, officials have indicated that any future decision regarding international tournaments will be shared only after formal discussions. For now, the focus remains on maintaining clarity and ensuring that speculation does not overshadow scheduled cricketing events in the country.
