Mustafizur Joins PSL After Controversial IPL Exit; BCCI-BCB Tensions Escalate

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Firstpost•07-01-2026, 09:13
Mustafizur Joins PSL After Controversial IPL Exit; BCCI-BCB Tensions Escalate
- •Mustafizur Rahman signed by Pakistan Super League (PSL) after being dropped from IPL 2026.
- •BCCI instructed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Mustafizur, who was bought for Rs 9.2 crore.
- •Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cancelled Mustafizur's NOC and banned IPL 2026 broadcast in response.
- •BCB raised security concerns for T20 World Cup 2026 in India, requesting matches be moved.
- •BCCI's decision allegedly linked to attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh and social media pressure.
Why It Matters: Mustafizur Rahman moves to PSL amid diplomatic cricket row following his controversial IPL 2026 release.
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