Kolkata Knight Riders have confirmed the release of Bangladeshi batsman Mustafizur Rahman from the team, the Bangladesh batsman has released a statement in this regard.
According to the franchise, the release process was conducted in a consultative and procedural manner as per the BCCI order.
Kolkata Knight Riders have been ordered to drop Mustafizur Rahman from the team, according to Cricket Board of India secretary Devajit Saikia.
Speaking to the Bangladeshi media, Mustafizur Rehman said, “If you are fired, what can you do?
Kolkata Knight Riders released Mustafizur Rahman from Bangladesh
It may be noted that the Bangladeshi bowler was signed for INR 9.20 crore in December 2025 during the IPL 2026 auction.
The Indian board, showing dismay, directed Mustafizur Rehman to be released from the IPL under pressure from Hindu extremists after Shah Rukh Khan Kolkata Knight Riders released the Bangladeshi fast bowler on the instructions of the Indian board.
It should be remembered that religious leaders and extremist politicians have demanded that Bangladeshi players should not play in India.
