KKR: Before IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has made a major change in its strategy and taken an important decision. The team has released Bangladesh’s star left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman on the instructions of BCCI. The franchise is now preparing to include a young and aggressive pacer with a speed of more than 140 kilometers per hour in his place.

KKR released Mustafizur Rahman

Actually, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had bought Mustafizur Rahman for a huge amount of Rs 9.20 crore in the mini auction held for IPL 2026. It was expected from him that he would prove to be the trump card for the team in powerplay and death overs. However, after the recent controversies and BCCI’s instructions, KKR decided to release him. Since then, the discussion intensified as to which player the franchise will make his replacement.

Player with speed of 140 kilometers per hour becomes replacement

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), taking a big decision before IPL 2026, has released Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman on the instructions of BCCI. Since then, discussions regarding the possible replacement of the franchise have intensified. At present, the name of South African fast bowler Duan Jansen is at the forefront.

Duane Jansen is known for his speed of over 140 kilometers per hour, bounce and aggressive line-length. Apart from this, he also has the ability to bat usefully in the lower order, due to which he can prove to be a fast bowling all-rounder for KKR. His pace and all-round skills can provide added balance to the team in a high-pressure tournament like the IPL. However, at present no official announcement has been made by KKR regarding any player.

KKR has its eyes on these players too

Apart from South Africa’s star all-rounder Duane Jansen, KKR is also eyeing other experienced foreign fast bowlers. Which includes names like Fazalhaq Farooqui of Afghanistan, Jason Behrendorff of Australia and Spencer Johnson. All these bowlers have proven to be effective with the new ball and death overs with speeds of 140+ kmph.