Mustafizur was bought by KKR for Rs 9.20 crore at the IPL auction following competitive bids from Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. ADVERTISEMENTThe decision has triggered debate over player rights, particularly because Mustafizur neither withdrew voluntarily nor was accused of any wrongdoing. For foreign international players, normally the franchise pays if he is injured after joining the camp or during the course of the tournament,” an IPL source told PTI on condition of anonymity. It is better for India’s injured centrally contracted cricketers who normally get paid by the BCCI,” the source added. No overseas cricketer would want to go through this or take the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) route," the source said.

Source: The Telegraph January 06, 2026 06:44 UTC