Mustafizur Rahman Dropped from IPL 2026, Faces Rs 9.20 Cr Loss Amid Protests

• Kolkata Knight Riders released Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for IPL 2026 following BCCI instructions.
• The release came after strong protests in India regarding atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, leading to demands for his removal.
• Mustafizur incurred a loss of Rs 9.20 crore, the amount KKR paid for him in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
• His net worth is approximately Rs 11 crore ($1.2 million), with income from international matches, T20 leagues (BPL, LPL, PSL, Vitality Blast), and brand endorsements.
• BCCI assured KKR a replacement player, acknowledging the cricketing blow of losing the death-overs specialist.

Why It Matters: Mustafizur Rahman lost his IPL 2026 spot and Rs 9.20 crore due to BCCI directive amid protests.