On January 3, on the instructions of BCCI, Kolkata Knight Riders released Mustafizur Rahman. He was bought by KKR for Rs 9.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. A cricketer who played with Rahman in the Bangladesh Premier League has made a big revelation that Mustafizur Rahman was heartbroken after hearing the news of his release by Knight Riders.

The very next day after being released by KKR, Mustafizur Rahman performed strongly for Rangpur Riders in BPL and played an important role in his team’s 5-wicket win. Now Mustafizur Rahman’s teammate Nurul Hasan, who plays for Rangpur Riders, has made a big revelation.

Mustafizur Rahman was broken

Nurul Hasan, who captains Rangpur Riders in BPL, said that Mustafizur Rahman is a world-class bowler for the team and he has been proving this for a long time. Hasan said that everyone has faith in Rehman and he does not need to prove anything.

Nurul Hasan further said that Mustafizur Rahman is calm and comfortable right now, but he may be a little disappointed after being released from KKR. Hasan said that Rahman fully deserves whatever he has now and he always wants to give his best for Bangladesh. But the Rangpur Riders captain also revealed that the news of his release from KKR had broken Mustafizur Rahman.

Let us tell you that the series was to be played between India and Bangladesh in the year 2025, which was postponed. It was told that this series will be played in September 2026, but at present this tour has been cancelled. At the same time, Bangladesh has also banned the telecast of IPL in its country.

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Before IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders team is once again in the headlines. After releasing Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, now KKR is facing a big challenge of filling his place. KKR included Mustafizur in the team in the 2026 auction for Rs 9.20 crore. However, after the recent developments, on the instructions of BCCI, the franchise had to drop him from the team.

BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia has made it clear that if KKR wants, it can include any other player in the team as a replacement for Mustafizur. Since then, discussions regarding possible names have intensified on social media and in cricket corridors. Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Shrivatsa Goswami has put forward the name of a player who can become a surprise package for KKR.

Duan Yansen’s name is at the forefront

Srivatsa Goswami suggested on social media that South African fast bowler Duane Yansen could be a great option for KKR. Duane is the twin brother of South Africa’s star all-rounder Marco Jansen and the biggest strengths of his bowling are fast pace and accurate line-length. He has the ability to consistently bowl the ball at a speed of 140 to 145 kilometers per hour.

Why does he fit the needs of KKR?

According to Goswami, Duane is not only a fast bowler but also a useful all-rounder. He can prove to be a better batting option for the team, which is an added advantage for any team in T20 cricket. Duane has previously played an IPL match for Mumbai Indians in 2023, which means he has some experience of Indian conditions.

SA20 shows strength

25-year-old Duane Yansen is currently playing for Joburg Super Kings in the SA20 League 2025-26. In his very first match, he performed brilliantly against Pretoria Capitals. In his 4 over spell, Yansen took 4 wickets for just 23 runs and won the title of Player of the Match. This performance is being considered as proof of his growing stature.

Duan has so far appeared in the jersey of five different teams and played 48 T20 matches. During this period, along with taking 46 wickets, he has also scored 329 runs.

Smart move for KKR?

KKR team is always known for betting on young and uncapped players. In such a situation, a fast, aggressive and all-round package like Duane Yansen fits perfectly into the franchise’s strategy.

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced Liton Das-led 15-member squad for next month’s T20 World Cup and the announcement came just hours after the country’s Sports Ministry directed the team to shift its league matches from India to Sri Lanka.

The BCB has been asked by its Sports Ministry to seek shifting of the team’s T20 World Cup league matches from India to Sri Lanka as concerns are being raised over the safety of the players after Mustafizur Rahman was dropped from the Indian Premier League (IPL) on the instructions of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Of Bangladesh’s four league matches, three are against West Indies (February 7), Italy (February 9), England (February 14) in Kolkata while their last match will be against Nepal (February 17) in Mumbai.

The T20 World Cup will be jointly organized by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.

Das remains the captain while fast bowler Taskin Ahmed has returned to the team after being out of the recent Ireland series. Ahmed will team up with Rahman in the fast bowling department who has been included in the team as expected.

BCB said on ‘X’, “Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the national team for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 which will be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. ,

Following BCCI’s direction, co-owner Shahrukh Khan’s IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday released Rahman, who was bought for Rs 9.20 crore in the auction held in Abu Dhabi last month.

After this, Asif Nazru, advisor to the Bangladesh government, directed the BCB to ask the Jay Shah-led ICC to shift four of Bangladesh’s league matches to Sri Lanka.

However, according to a BCCI source, there is only one month left for the tournament to start, so this change is almost impossible.

Although the BCCI did not explicitly mention the current political situation in Bangladesh for its decision to release Rahman, it did say that the step was taken due to the events happening around.

Bangladesh team:

Liton Das (captain), Mohammad Saif Hasan (vice-captain), Tanjeed Hasan, Mohammad Parvez Hossain Imon, Tauheed Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Kazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shaq Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzeem Hasan Saqib, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Shaifuddin, Shoriful Islam.

Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is in the headlines for being dropped from IPL 2026. Meanwhile, he created history by taking 400 wickets in T20, he has become the fast bowler to touch this figure in the least number of matches. Mustafizur has left Pakistan’s Wahab Riaz behind.

Mustafizur Rahman has become the fast bowler to take 400 wickets in the least number of matches in T20 cricket. He broke the record of Pakistan’s Wahab Riaz, who had done this in 335 matches. Mustafizur completed 400 wickets in 315 T20 matches.

Mustafizur Rahman created history

Mustafizur has become the second bowler of Bangladesh to take 400 T20 wickets. At number one is Shakib Al Hasan, who has 507 T20 wickets in his name. Let us tell you that there are only 11 bowlers in the world who have touched this figure. Afghanistan’s spinner Rashid Khan is at first place in terms of taking most T20 wickets. He has taken 687 wickets in 508 matches. In this list, West Indies’ Dwayne Bravo (631) is at second place and Sunil Narine (609) is at third place.

Mustafizur Rahman achieved this feat in BPL (Bangladesh Premier League). The fast bowler playing for Rangpur Riders completed 400 T20 wickets by taking the first wicket in the match against Sylhet Titans on Saturday. He took 3 wickets for 24 runs in 4 overs in the match.

If we look at Mustafizur’s T20 statistics, he has taken 5 wickets 4 times and 4 wickets in a match 6 times. His economy is 7.43. He has played a total of 60 matches for 5 teams in IPL.

Why did KKR release from IPL 2026?

Kolkata Knight Riders bought Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore in the mini auction for IPL 2026. However, a few days ago there was protest against it and KKR and team owner Shahrukh Khan started being criticized, this was happening in protest against the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, BCCI directed KKR to release the Bangladeshi player. KKR gave this information in an official statement.

BCCI Following the instructions of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Has released Bangladesh’s fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. He will no longer play in IPL 2026. KKR bought Mustafizur Rahman in the IPL 2026 auction for Rs 9.20 crore. In such a situation, the question now is whether KKR will have to pay this money to Mustafizur Rahman or not., Know here what is the rule of IPL regarding this.

Whenever a team buys a player in the IPL auction, money is deducted from its purse. However, Mustafizur Rahman is not out of IPL due to any injury. His case is completely different. According to the rules of IPL, now KKR will not have to pay any money to Mustafizur Rahman of Bangladesh.

According to IPL rules, if BCCI directs to drop a player for any reason other than cricket, then the entire amount spent on that player is returned to the franchise. This situation is called ‘Force Majeure’. This is such an extraordinary situation which is not under anyone’s control. In these cases the franchise is not obliged to fulfill the contract made with the player. For this reason, Mustafizur Rahman will not get any amount after being released by KKR.

In the last few days, due to the changed political situation in Bangladesh, violence against Hindus has increased, in which many lives have been lost. Incidents of public lynching and violence against Hindus have led to strong protests by religious and social organizations in India and opposition to fielding any Bangladeshi player in the IPL. Campaigns have been run on a large scale regarding this. In view of the increasing demand for not playing Bangladeshi players in the IPL, BCCI had on January 3 directed KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman. KKR released Rahman just hours after BCCI’s instructions.

There is anger among the people of India against Bangladesh in protest against the incident of atrocities on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. People in different cities of India are expressing their anger by protesting against Bangladesh. Amidst the ongoing protests in India against Bangladesh, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has directed IPL team KKR to release Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman from its team. Now BJP leader Navneet Rana’s reaction to BCCI’s decision has come to light.

On BCCI’s direction to release Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from KKR, BJP leader Navneet Rana said, “…No Bangladeshi cricketer should play in India or take part in any of our cricket matches or leagues. Bangladesh is targeting Hindus and other minorities in its country, hence no cricketer or film celebrity should be welcomed in India…”

BCCI gave instructions to release Bangladeshi player

It is noteworthy that the opposition to the inclusion of Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team was continuously increasing. In view of all these protests, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had directed to drop Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team.

What did the BCCI secretary say?

BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia said, “In view of the recent developments, BCCI has directed the franchise KKR to release one of their Bangladeshi players Mustafizur Rahman from their team and BCCI has also said that if they demand any replacement, BCCI will allow that replacement.” Let us tell you that people from political parties and religious leaders had protested against the inclusion of Bangladeshi players in the IPL.

Mustafizur Rahman was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 9.20 crore in the auction held for IPL 2026, but on the orders of BCCI, KKR had to release the Bangladeshi player. KKR gave this information officially. But now the question is whether its punishment will also fall on Shakib Al Hasan, who is a part of the MI family in the International League T20.

There is protest in India against the killing of 2 Hindu youths in Bangladesh, which also affected the IPL. Many people were criticizing KKR and team owner Shahrukh Khan for buying Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman. However, one side was blaming BCCI for this. This decision was taken after increasing opposition.

What did KKR tell?

Kolkata Knight Riders posted on social media on Saturday and wrote, “BCCI/IPL regulator has instructed KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman before the upcoming edition of IPL. This decision was taken after the instructions of BCCI. BCCI will allow KKR to replace Mustafizur. Further information will be shared at the right time.”

Will the blame fall on Shakib Al Hasan too?

Shakib Al Hasan is a part of MI Emirates team in International League T20. This team has reached the finals of the ongoing edition. The final match will be played between MI and Desert Vipers on 4 January. Let us tell you that there is protest against Bangladeshi players coming to India and playing in IPL. IPL is organized by BCCI.

Shakib Al Hasan is a part of MI Emirates in the International League T20, which is organized by the United Arab Emirates. A total of 6 teams play in this. For this reason, it will not affect Shakib Al Hasan’s play.

Shakib was not included in IPL 2026 auction list

Shakib Al Hasan has also played for Kolkata Knight Riders before. He has played 7 seasons for KKR and 2 seasons for Sunrisers Hyderabad, he was last seen playing IPL in 2021. Although according to the news, Shakib had also registered his name in the auction for the IPL 2026 season, but his name was not included in the final list of BCCI.

Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has been thrown out of the IPL. Kolkata Knight Riders have released Mustafizur Rahman from the team following the instructions of BCCI. KKR had bought this fast bowler in the IPL 2026 auction for Rs 9.20 crore. Know here who can take his place in KKR.

According to the rules of IPL, now KKR can take the same player as the replacement of Mustafizur Rahman, who had registered for the auction. In such a situation, there are 3 biggest contenders for the replacement of Mustafizur Rahman, about whom we will tell you here.

1- Fazalhaq Farooqui

Afghanistan’s left arm fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqui is the biggest contender to replace Mustafizur Rahman in Kolkata Knight Riders. Like Mustafizur Rahman, he is also a left arm fast bowler and is also an expert T20 bowler. Fazalhaq Farooqui swings the new ball on both sides of the wicket. In such a situation, KKR can include this Afghanistan bowler in the team as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman. Fazalhaq Farooqui presented an example of his skills to the world by taking 24 wickets in the 2024 T20 World Cup.

2- Spencer Johnson

KKR can also include Australia’s left arm fast bowler Spencer Johnson in the team. Spencer Johnson is also a good option to replace Mustafizur Rahman. He is known for his speed and bounce. Spencer Johnson previously played for Gujarat Titans in IPL. Then in IPL 2025 he was played by KKR. However, Spencer Johnson could not bowl as expected in IPL 2025. In such a situation, the franchise released him.

3- Alzarri Joseph

West Indies’ tall right arm fast bowler Alzarri Joseph can also prove to be a good option for KKR. Alzarri Joseph has played in IPL before also. He is an experienced fast bowler. Alzarri Joseph has performed well recently in leagues around the world. In such a situation, KKR can also include this West Indies bowler in the team as a replacement for Mustafizur Rahman.

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) by IPL (IPL) Franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Has been instructed to release Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman. Mustafizur Rahman will no longer be able to play in IPL. He has been thrown out of the league. In such a situation, the question is why BCCI had to take action. After such a big controversy, why did the KKR franchise itself not release Mustafizur Rahman? Here you will get the answer in simple language.

First of all, let us tell you that Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman was bought by KKR franchise for Rs 9.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. However, after the recent violence against Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, questions were continuously being raised on KKR and team owner Shahrukh Khan. BCCI was also being criticized. Many big politicians had raised questions on the playing of Bangladeshi players in IPL. Seeing the growing controversy, BCCI now intervened in the matter and directed KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman.

kkr Why didn’t he himself throw out Mustafizur Rahman?

Many people want to know why BCCI had to take action after so much controversy. After all, why did KKR not drop this Bangladeshi player from its team? In such a situation, let us tell you that no IPL franchise can drop any player from the team after buying it in the auction. The player is either unavailable, injured, or withdraws from the league. Once bought in the auction, the franchise does not have the right to remove a fit and available player. That is why BCCI had to intervene in the matter. Only after the instructions of the board, a franchise can drop any fit and available player from the IPL or rather from the team.

Many big questions arose after the ouster of Mustafizur Rahman.

The first question in this is that Bangladesh team has to come to India next month to play in the 2026 T20 World Cup. All the tournaments of Bangladesh are to be held in India only. This global tournament will start from 7th February. In such a situation, will Bangladesh team also not come to India like Pakistan and play its matches in Sri Lanka?, No one has the answer to this right now.

The second biggest question is that many franchises (teams) of Indian owners are also in foreign leagues. Like right now a team of Mumbai Indians is playing MI Emirates in ILT20, in which Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh is also playing. Will he also be dropped from the team now? Apart from this, team owners in many other foreign leagues are Indians. It has only those owners whose teams are in IPL. In such a situation, will they also not keep Bangladeshi players in their team?, No one has the answer to this yet.

Protests against the atrocities on Hindu minorities continue in Bangladesh. Many people, including BJP leader Sangeet Som, protested against the inclusion of Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team. In view of these protests, BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has directed to release KKR from its team. Sangeet Som’s reaction has come to light on BCCI’s action.

On BCCI directing KKR to release one of their Bangladesh players, Mustafizur Rahman, from their team, BJP leader Sangeet Som said, “Thank you very much for the decision taken by BCCI. This is a victory for all the Hindus of India, a victory for the Sanatanis.”

‘Shahrukh understood that messing with Sanatanis is not right’

BJP leader Sangeet Som has also said that “Shah Rukh Khan has understood that it would not be right to mess with Sanatanis while living in India or to go against Sanatanis. He has understood that hundreds of crores of people of the country are Sanatanis, they have made him Shahrukh Khan.”

Religious leaders had opposed Bangladeshi players

Let us tell you that apart from BJP leader Sangeet Som, storyteller Devkinandan Thakur and Bageshwar Dham’s Peethadhishwar Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri had expressed objection to the inclusion of Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman in the IPL. Also appealed to BCCI not to give place to Bangladeshi players.

BCCI will allow replacement

BCCI Secretary Devjit Saikia said, “In view of the recent developments, BCCI has directed the franchise KKR to release one of their Bangladeshi players Mustafizur Rahman from their team and BCCI has also said that if they demand any replacement, BCCI will allow that replacement.”