The BCCI ordered KKR to release the 30-year-old pacer from their squad despite picking him for ₹9.20 crore in the mini auction due to "recent developments".

The decision to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has triggered huge controversy, with several reports claiming that neither senior Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials nor the IPL Governing Council were consulted before the call was taken.

Bangladesh suspends IPL telecast after Mustafizur Rahman’s exclusion from the tournament by BCCI, sparking controversy. The Bangladesh Cricket Board seeks ICC intervention for the 2026 T20 World Cup’s

Citing this, the RCA urged the BCCI to allocate the Royals’ IPL 2026 home matches to the SMS Stadium, while assuring complete cooperation to ensure the smooth conduct of the tournament.

Rahman, who became the most expensive Bangladeshi player ever after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured his services for Rs 9.20 crore at last month’s mini-auction, has been released from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals have visited the MCA Stadium in Pune as contingency preparations ahead of the IPL season. Both franchises are facing logistical hurdles in hosting matches at their respective home venues,

Amid the Mustafizur Rahman row, the BCB has stated that it wants its T20 World Cup matches to be shifted from India.

Lockie Ferguson only managed to play four matches in IPL 2025 before an injury sidelined him for the rest of the season.