IPL 2026: BCCI ask Kolkata Knight Riders to release Mustafizur Rahman
Updated On: 03 January, 2026 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Mustafizur Rahman (Pic File Pic)
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh player Mustafizur Rahman from its squad ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, considering the growing bilateral tensions between the two nations.
The Kolkata-based franchise acquired the services of Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore during the intense bidding war with Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals at the auction last month.
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