Sports/Alive News: Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the IPL 2027 mini-auction despite the controversy surrounding his release from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) earlier this year. Shahriar Nafees, Chairman of Cricket Operations at the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), confirmed his registration.
KKR had bought Mustafizur for ₹9.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi player in the league’s history. However, in January 2026, the BCCI directed the franchise to release him, citing recent developments between India and Bangladesh. KKR subsequently signed Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani as his replacement.
Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup participation also affected
The controversy escalated when Bangladesh refused to travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing security concerns. The BCB requested that its matches be shifted to Sri Lanka, but the ICC rejected the demand. Scotland eventually replaced Bangladesh in the tournament.
Six other Bangladeshi players register
Apart from Mustafizur, six other Bangladeshi cricketers have also registered for the IPL 2027 auction. They include Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam.
Nafees said the registrations were part of the normal auction process after the BCCI invited cricket boards to submit the names of interested players.
India’s Bangladesh tour expected in January 2027
Meanwhile, the BCB expects India’s postponed tour of Bangladesh to take place in January 2027. The tour, originally scheduled for August 2025, will feature three ODIs and three T20 matches. However, the revised schedule is yet to be officially announced.
