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.