Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have confirmed the release of Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision, which was made amidst growing geopolitical tensions in the region, was announced by KKR in a statement. BCCI has not provided a specific reason for instructing KKR to release Rahman, but has allowed the franchise to find a replacement player in accordance with IPL regulations.
Rahman, who was acquired by KKR for ₹9.2 crore in the last IPL auction, was the only Bangladesh player selected by an IPL team. KKR has a history of signing top Bangladesh players like Mashrafe Mortaza and Shakib Al Hasan in the past. The move to release Rahman comes shortly after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed India’s visit for a white-ball tour and the upcoming T20 World Cup.
This decision marks the end of Rahman’s association with KKR, who made his international debut against India in 2015. The franchise acted swiftly on BCCI’s instructions and will now look for a suitable replacement player ahead of the IPL season.
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