Several reports are all over social media claiming that BCCI has approached Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman to return to play in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Ahead of the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) instructed the franchise not to include him for the upcoming edition of the cash-rich league. ''I haven’t had any written or verbal discussions (with the BCCI) regarding Mustafiz’s (return to the IPL). This in itself is a tacit recognition that it isn't very safe to play in India.'' Meanwhile, the ICC T20I World Cup 2026 is scheduled to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starting February 7.

Source: dna January 09, 2026 10:23 UTC