KKR's Rs 9.2 Cr Mustafizur Dilemma: NOC, Tensions Cloud IPL 2026 Participation

• Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) acquired Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
• His participation is uncertain due to India-Bangladesh tensions, BCB's NOC regulations, and an upcoming series against New Zealand in April 2026.
• BCCI rules state KKR won't pay salary if Mustafizur is fully unavailable; pro-rata payment applies for partial availability.
• If Mustafizur withdraws completely, KKR can get the Rs 9.20 crore back and sign a replacement player.
• Absence of the death-overs specialist would create a void for KKR, despite having Matheesha Pathirana as backup.

Why It Matters: KKR faces a major challenge with Mustafizur's IPL 2026 availability due to NOC and diplomatic issues.