Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is looking to make his return to the Indian Premier League (IPL) after registering for the IPL 2027 mini-auction. His decision comes just months after he was dropped from the tournament following a directive from the BCCI amid growing tensions between India and Bangladesh.
According to a report by a leading publication, Mustafizur Rahman has entered his name for the upcoming auction and will be hoping to secure a new IPL contract. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had released the left-arm pacer ahead of the next season after the controversy surrounding his participation in the IPL 2026.
Apart from Mustafizur Rahman, six other Bangladesh cricketers have also registered for the IPL 2027 mini-auction. These include Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) cricket operations chairman Shahriar Nafees confirmed the development while speaking to the publication. He explained that the IPL registration process was a routine exercise in which the BCCI contacted different cricket boards and invited them to submit the names of players interested in participating in the auction. He also confirmed that Mustafizur Rahman and the six other Bangladesh players had completed their registrations.
Mustafizur Rahman’s participation in the IPL 2026 had become a major controversy after KKR signed him for Rs 9.20 crore at the auction, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi cricketer in the IPL history. However, the BCCI later directed Kolkata Knight Riders to release the fast bowler, referring to recent developments. The franchise confirmed on January 3 that it had followed the board’s instructions and would be allowed to sign a replacement player.
The decision triggered a major controversy and increased tensions between the BCCI and BCB. It also came at a time when anger was growing in India over attacks on members of Bangladesh’s Hindu minority.
Mustafizur Rahman’s removal from the IPL became part of a wider dispute between the two cricket boards. The situation eventually contributed to Bangladesh withdrawing from the T20 World Cup held in India earlier this year. Citing security concerns, the BCB refused to send its national team to India for the tournament and requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move Bangladesh’s matches to Sri Lanka.
With Mustafizur Rahman and six other Bangladesh players now registering for the IPL 2027 mini-auction, attention will be on whether franchises show interest in signing them and whether the latest developments lead to any change in the cricketing relationship between the two countries.
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