Will Mustafizur Rahman play in IPL 2026? (Photo- PTI)

In the mega auction of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bought Bangladesh's star fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for a huge amount of Rs 9.2 crore. With this, Mustafizur became the most expensive Bangladeshi player in IPL history. He will also be the only Bangladeshi cricketer to play for the fifth consecutive season. However, after this purchase a controversy has arisen on social media. Many fans and even some political figures are criticizing KKR, the reason being the increasing diplomatic tension between the two countries.

Will Mustafizur Rahman play in IPL 2026?

Political instability and violent incidents have increased in Bangladesh since the fall of Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024. On the instructions of the Government of India, BCCI had also postponed Team India's tour of Bangladesh this year. In such an environment, questions are being raised on Mustafizur's entry into KKR. All the Bangladeshi players were ignored in the last IPL auction, but this time KKR played a big bet.

According to a report by InsideSport, a senior BCCI official has said that we have to understand that this is a delicate situation. We have been in constant touch with the government on changes in the diplomatic situation and we have not heard anything that would force us to ban Bangladeshi players. So yes, Mustafizur will play in IPL.

Mustafizur Rahman's IPL career

Mustafizur Rahman has played in IPL for Delhi, Chennai, Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Mustafizur's cutter bowling and excellence in death overs has always been beneficial for the teams.