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How BCCI's Mustafizur Rahman decision has raised fresh questions over Bangladesh cricket team

January 3, 2026

Mustafizur Rahman, the most expensive Bangladeshi player in IPL history, was released from the Kolkata Knight Riders shortly after being acquired, following advice from the BCCI amid political unrest in Bangladesh. This decision has prompted the Bangladesh Cricket Board to consider requesting changes to the venues for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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Credit: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman had been acquired by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 9.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, only to be released less than a month later on the BCCI's advice.

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Mustafizur Rahman was bought for Rs 9.2 crore in the IPL 2026 auction.
He was released from Kolkata Knight Riders less than a month after his acquisition.
The release occurred due to the BCCI's advice amid political issues in Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board is contemplating an ICC request to change T20 World Cup venues.

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How BCCI's Mustafizur Rahman decision has raised fresh questions over Bangladesh cricket team

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