Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul has dismissed rumours that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) reached out about bringing Mustafizur Rahman back to the IPL. The board chief stated that no such discussions on Mustafizur have taken place between the two boards.
Following attacks and targeted killings of Hindus in the neighbouring country, the BCCI asked Kolkata Knight Riders to remove Mustafizur from their squad. The move was seen as disrespect for the Bangladesh Cricket Board, and it added fresh strain to the cricket relationship between the two countries.
I Have Not Had Any Written Or Verbal Discussions - BCB President
Reports in Bangladesh suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India was trying to fix strained ties by opening the door for Mustafizur Rahman to return to the IPL.
However, Aminul Islam Bulbul shut down the talk, saying nothing like this had ever happened. He stated that neither he nor anyone in the BCB had spoken to the BCCI about Mustafizur and that the reports were wrong.
“I have not had any written or verbal discussions (with the BCCI) regarding Mustafiz’s (return to the IPL). I have not spoken to anyone from my board about this. There is no truth to this news,” Bulbul was quoted as saying by Ajker newspaper.
Bangladesh Raise Security Concerns, asks ICC to Move T20 World Cup Games
After Mustafizur’s release, the BCCI took the issue to the International Cricket Council (ICC), saying it was not comfortable sending its team to India for the T20 World Cup because of safety concerns. The board said that it would rather play those games in Sri Lanka, which is also hosting the tournament.
The Litton Das-led team is currently scheduled to play four World Cup matches in Kolkata and Mumbai. Notably, the ICC has not yet said that it will change the locations.
The BCB has continued to push its case. It sent another detailed message on January 8, listing specific security concerns and again asking the ICC to move the matches out of India. They stated that the ICC has shown a willingness to review the situation.
KKR Signed Mustafizur for Rs 9.20 Crore at IPL 2026 Mini Auction
Three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders signed Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore at the IPL 2026 mini auction in Abu Dhabi on December 16. They secured him after a long bidding battle with the Chennai Super Kings.
With Mustafizur no longer part of the squad, KKR now need to look for another bowler who can fill his role, especially in the death overs, where he is known for his control and experience.
Seven Bangladesh players were included in the IPL 2026 auction list. While six of them went unsold, Mustafizur attracted strong interest due to his reputation as a reliable death-overs specialist.
Meanwhile, India are scheduled to tour Bangladesh for six white-ball matches in September 2026. The tour was originally planned for August 2025 but was postponed due to political tensions and scheduling issues.
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