No. Since Mustafizur was released following BCCI’s directive due to external and political reasons, the situation falls under Force Majeure. Hence, he is not entitled to receive the ₹9.20 crore salary.
Yes. As the release was not due to injury, personal withdrawal, or franchise decision, KKR will receive a full refund of ₹9.20 crore spent at the auction.
Force Majeure applies when a contract cannot be fulfilled due to uncontrollable external circumstances. Since BCCI intervened citing national interest and security concerns, neither KKR nor Mustafizur breached the contract.
BCCI has confirmed that KKR will be allowed to sign a replacement player, and they can use the refunded amount to do so.
KKR can choose from unsold players from the IPL auction pool. However, finding a left-arm pacer of Mustafizur’s quality will be a major challenge.
No. Mustafizur Rahman was the only Bangladeshi player bought in the 2026 IPL auction, and with his release, there will be no Bangladeshi players in IPL 2026.