Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted pacer Mustafizur Rahman permission to play for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) from May 18 to 24. Rahman, who was signed as a replacement for Jake Fraser McGurk, will join the team on Sunday after playing in the first T20 International against UAE in Sharjah.
The BCB issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Rahman’s IPL participation, specifying the limited duration of his availability. He will also be available for Bangladesh’s first T20 international against UAE on May 17 before heading to India for the IPL. Rahman, 29, is currently in the UAE for the national team’s T20 series against UAE and will then travel to Pakistan for a five-match T20 series starting on May 25.
Rahman’s NOC expires on May 24, after which he will be expected to join the national team for the series against Pakistan. Delhi Capitals, who are still vying for a playoffs spot, will only have Rahman available for the league stage games until May 24.
The franchise has faced challenges with foreign players pulling out of the tournament due to border tensions between India and Pakistan. Australian pacer Mitchell Starc and South African batter Donovan Ferreira have informed Delhi Capitals that they will not be returning for personal reasons.
Overall, Rahman’s limited availability for Delhi Capitals provides a boost to the team as they continue their quest for a playoffs berth in the IPL.
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