Cricket
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR ahead of IPL 2026 following instructions from the BCCI, even before the season began
KKR bought Mustafizur for ₹9.20 crore after a bidding war, but his stint ended without playing a single match for the franchise
Reports say the decision came amid broader developments involving India-Bangladesh relations. Mustafizur had no role in the events that led to his release
According to reports, IPL insurance only applies to injury-related cases. Since Mustafizur was released for non-cricket reasons, he doesn’t qualify for compensation
Experts say KKR isn’t contractually bound to pay him. Taking legal action would fall under Indian law, something most overseas players avoid
Bangladesh banned IPL broadcasts, while the BCB urged ICC to move T20 World Cup matches out of India, citing security concerns