New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were forced to release their Bangladeshi recruit Mustafizur Rahman before the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The development came in on Saturday after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) directed the three-time IPL champions to let go Mustafizur, amid the ongoing political storm.

An experienced campaigner in IPL, Mustafizur was bought by KKR during the IPL 2026 mini auction last month in Abu Dhabi for Rs.9.20 crores, to fill the void created by Australian left-amm pacer Mitchell Starc's departure. Mustafizur also bowls left-arm.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were forced to release their Bangladeshi recruit Mustafizur Rahman before the upcoming edition of t...