The Calcutta-based IPL franchise had bought the 30-year-old left-arm bowler at last month’s auction for ₹9.2 crore. ADVERTISEMENTHowever, signing Mustafizur landed the Shah Rukh Khan co-owned KKR in a political storm. “The BCCI has instructed KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman due to the recent developments...,” Board secretary Devajit Saikia said. The development could tempt the Bangladesh board to raise security concerns with the ICC regarding playing in India. KKR had bought Mustafizur following a fierce bidding war, with Delhi Capitals having started proceedings at the auction and Chennai Super Kings later wading into the battle.

Source: The Telegraph January 04, 2026 01:33 UTC