IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal Discusses Mustafizur Rahman and KKR for IPL 2026
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BCCI Breaks Silence on Mustafizur's KKR Exit: "Unfortunate Incident"
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News18•02-04-2026, 21:08
BCCI Breaks Silence on Mustafizur's KKR Exit: "Unfortunate Incident"
•IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal addressed Mustafizur Rahman's controversial exclusion from KKR, calling it an "unfortunate incident."
•KKR signed Mustafizur for 9.20 crore rupees, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi in IPL history, but released him due to a BCCI directive.
•Dhumal stated that while the government supports cricket, some decisions are made based on surrounding circumstances, expressing hope for future improvement.
•Bangladesh protested Mustafizur's removal by boycotting the 2026 T20 World Cup, demanding matches be moved from India due to security concerns.
•The ICC rejected Bangladesh's request, leading to Scotland replacing them; Mustafizur later played in PSL and an ODI series against Pakistan.