Mustafizur Rahman Joins PSL After KKR Release Amidst BCCI Directive Controversy

• Mustafizur Rahman was released by KKR from their IPL 2026 squad following a BCCI instruction.
• The BCCI's directive came after demands in India to remove Rahman from IPL due to violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
• KKR had acquired the Bangladeshi pacer for Rs 9.20 crore in the IPL mini-auction.
• Rahman has officially joined the Pakistan Super League (PSL), as announced by PSL's Facebook page.
• He returns to PSL after eight years, having previously played for Lahore Qalandars, with PSL and IPL schedules overlapping.

Why It Matters: Mustafizur Rahman moves to PSL after KKR release, prompted by BCCI amid controversy over Bangladesh violence.