Reportedly, The Kolkata Knight Riders bought Mustafizur Rahman for a price of Rs 9.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. The franchise is expected to get full reimbursement enabling them to buy a replacement sans any compromise.
Earlier BCCI directed KKR to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman due to diplomatic issues
KKR is entitled to a full refund of Rs 9.20 crore to their purse as per the rules
Mustafizur’s release is considered force majeure, excusing contract fulfillment
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The BCCI’s sudden directive to release Mustafizur Rahman had left Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a peculiar situation ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Having successfully outbid Chennai Super Kings in a high-stakes battle to secure the Bangladeshi pacer for
₹ 9.20 crore, the franchise now faces the prospect of losing their marquee overseas specialist before he has even bowled a single delivery in the new season. Under standard IPL auction rules, a franchise’s purse is typically “locked” once a player is purchased.
However, the situation with Mustafizur is unique. The release is being mandated by the BCCI due to external diplomatic and security “developments,” rather than a player-led withdrawal or injury.
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