KKR Forced to Release Mustafizur; Marco Jansen's Twin Brother Duan Suggested as Replacement

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News18•05-01-2026, 11:39
KKR Forced to Release Mustafizur; Marco Jansen's Twin Brother Duan Suggested as Replacement
- •KKR released Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 squad due to BCCI instructions citing "recent circumstances" and "political developments."
- •Mustafizur was acquired by KKR for 9.20 crore rupees at the IPL 2026 auction.
- •Former KKR player Shreevats Goswami recommended Duan Jansen, Marco Jansen's twin brother, as a potential replacement.
- •Duan Jansen is a fast-bowling all-rounder with IPL experience (Mumbai Indians, 2023) and recent Player of the Match performance in SA20.
- •BCCI confirmed KKR's release of Mustafizur and granted permission for a replacement player.
Why It Matters: KKR must replace Mustafizur Rahman due to political reasons, with Duan Jansen suggested as a strong candidate.
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