India, Feb. 5 -- Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, who was removed from the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) early last month following a directive from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has signed a deal with Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Lahore Qalandars.

The PSL franchise announced the direct signing on Thursday. "Our Bangladeshi brother Mustafizur, picked in 2016 and 2018, is now our direct signing and finally back with the family. Once a Qalandar, always a Qalandar," the announcement on Lahore Qalandars' X account said.

However, Mustafizur will be pocketing nearly 77 per cent less than his IPL contract. The pacer, known for his variations and death-overs bowling, was roped in by the Kol...