KKR Releases Mustafizur: No ₹9.20 Cr Payout Amidst BCCI Directive
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News18•04-01-2026, 23:57
KKR Releases Mustafizur: No ₹9.20 Cr Payout Amidst BCCI Directive
- •Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL 2026 as per BCCI instructions.
- •KKR had acquired Mustafizur for ₹9.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction.
- •According to IPL 'force majeure' rules, KKR will not have to pay Mustafizur Rahman any amount.
- •BCCI directed KKR to release him due to non-cricket reasons, specifically public opposition over violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.
- •Franchises are refunded the full amount in such extraordinary circumstances and are not bound by player contracts.
Why It Matters: KKR not liable for Mustafizur's ₹9.20 Cr salary due to BCCI's 'force majeure' directive.
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