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Mustafizur Rahman: News

Born on September 06, 1995, Mustafizur Rahman is a left-arm fast-medium bowler of the Bangladesh cricket team. Popularly known as ‘The Fizz,’ Rahman made his international Test debut in July 2015 against South Africa and One Day International debut in June 2015 against India. He is the first player to be conferred with the Man of the Match in his debut Test and ODI match. In 2015, he made his T20 International debut against Pakistan. As of 2021, Rahman has played 134 international matches. As of 2021, he holds the record for taking maximum wickets (13) in his debut ODI series. He became the first Bangladeshi cricketer in 2015 to be included in the ICC ODI Team of the Year. In 2016, he became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to be named the ICC Emerging Cricketer of the Year. He made his Indian Premier League debut in 2016 with Sunrisers Hyderabad and played for the team in the 2017 edition of the IPL as well. In 2018 he was bought by Mumbai Indians and for the 2020-2021 edition of the IPL by Rajasthan Royals. Between 2016 and 2021, Rahman has played 38 IPL matches.

Bangladesh to boycott T20 World Cup in India: Here's why

Bangladesh has been firm on its decision to not play the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India. The country has requested for its matches to be moved to Sri Lanka instead.

PCB backs Bangladesh's T20 World Cup stance amid political tensions

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has supported the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to relocate its matches from India to Sri Lanka.

20 Jan 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

Bangladesh's sports advisor reiterates stance on playing in India

Asif Nazrul, the sports advisor to the Bangladesh government, has reiterated the country's position on participating in the ICC T20 World Cup in India.

20 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Is ICC planning Scotland's inclusion in T20 World Cup 2026? 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has denied any talks with Scotland about replacing Bangladesh in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 7.

20 Jan 2026
Pakistan Cricket Board

Pakistan halt T20 World Cup preparations amid Bangladesh's demand: Report 

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has halted its preparations for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

19 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

T20 World Cup 2026: Why Scotland can replace Bangladesh

The confusion over Bangladesh's participation in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup continues to grow with each passing day.

T20 World Cup: ICC to visit Bangladesh amid venue dispute

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is likely to send a delegation to Bangladesh in the near future.

15 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Bangladesh Cricket Board sacks director amid BPL boycott: Details here

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has sacked chairman Najmul Islam, including relieving him from his role as chairman of the finance committee.

ICC once again rejects BCB's request to move WC matches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has once again rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to move its matches outside India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

13 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

T20 WC: ICC unlikely to shift venues despite Bangladesh's request

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is unlikely to accept Bangladesh's request to change the venues for their 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches in India.

12 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Bangladesh government's sports advisor rejects T20 WC games in India

Bangladesh has officially refused to play the ICC T20 World Cup in India, Asif Nazrul, the sports advisor for the Bangladesh government, said on Monday.

12 Jan 2026
Wanindu Hasaranga

Men with 150-plus wickets in T20I cricket

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga has become the fifth bowler to breach the 150-wicket mark in T20I cricket.

11 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Has ICC responded to Bangladesh's T20 World Cup security concerns? 

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is still waiting for a response from the International Cricket Council (ICC) over its security concerns about playing matches in India during the upcoming T20 World Cup.

10 Jan 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

Najmul Hossain Shanto opens up on T20 World Cup controversy

Bangladesh's Test captain, Najmul Hossain, has opened up about the mental toll of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup controversy.

09 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

BCB official calls Tamim Iqbal an 'Indian agent;' sparks outrage

M Nazmul Islam, the chairman of the finance committee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has stirred controversy by calling former national captain Tamim Iqbal an "Indian agent."

BCB again requests ICC to shift T20 World Cup venues 

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has once again requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move its T20 World Cup matches from Kolkata and Mumbai to Sri Lanka.

08 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Bangladesh's sports advisor insists on this T20 World Cup demand

Bangladesh's sports advisor Asif Nazrul has reiterated the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) demand for the ICC to shift their T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka.

07 Jan 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Will Bangladesh's IPL telecast ban impact revenue? Details here

Bangladesh have imposed an indefinite ban on the telecast of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, following Kolkata Knight Riders' decision to release Mustafizur Rahman.

07 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

ICC willing to address BCB's T20 World Cup concerns: Report

According to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the International Cricket Council (ICC) will work closely with it over security concerns for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

07 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Mustafizur Rahman joins Pakistan Super League after IPL snub

In a major development, Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has signed up for the impending season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

07 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Play in India or pull out: ICC's message to Bangladesh

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly told the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that the side must play its matches in India in the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

06 Jan 2026
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Mustafizur Rahman shrugs off Indian Premier League setback

Despite being left out of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) squad ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman is not breaking a sweat.

Don't feel secure sending Bangladesh team to India: BCB president

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move their 2026 T20 World Cup matches out of India.

05 Jan 2026
Bangladesh

Bangladesh bans IPL telecast after Mustafizur Rahman's removal from KKR

The Bangladesh government has imposed an indefinite ban on the Indian Premier League (IPL) telecast and promotion.

05 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

T20 World Cup: Will ICC alter schedule following Bangladesh's concerns? 

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is said to be working on a new schedule for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, as per The Indian Express.

05 Jan 2026
Asaduddin Owaisi

'Send back Hasina too...': Owaisi after KKR drops Bangladeshi pacer

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called out India's alleged hypocrisy after Kolkata Knight Riders dropped Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman on the order of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) amid violence against Hindus in the country.

04 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Litton Das to lead Bangladesh in T20 World Cup 2026

Amid the ongoing political unrest, Bangladesh have announced their squad for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, with Litton Das as captain.

04 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

T20 World Cup 2026: Will Bangladesh's India matches be relocated?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board's demand to move their 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka.

04 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

Will BCCI cancel Bangladesh tour amid Mustafizur Rahman's KKR exit?

India's upcoming tour of Bangladesh is likely to be withheld due to security concerns and political instability in the country.

03 Jan 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

IPL 2026: KKR release Mustafizur Rahman after BCCI's instruction

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their squad for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

03 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

IPL: BCCI asks KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman amid tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has directed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad.

03 Jan 2026
BCCI

IPL 2026: Kaif urges patience amid Mustafizur Rahman-KKR controversy

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman's inclusion in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.

30 Dec 2025
Taskin Ahmed

Taskin Ahmed welcomes BCB's NOC policy for T20 leagues

Veteran Bangladeshi fast bowler Taskin Ahmed has welcomed the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) decision to issue no-objection certificates (NOCs) for franchise-based T20 tournaments.

18 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

Why Mustafizur Rahman will miss eight days of IPL 2026

Bangladesh's star pacer Mustafizur Rahman will participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season, except for an eight-day period when he will return to play in an ODI series against New Zealand.

18 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: Ranking teams based on their picks at auction

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction concluded in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

17 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

KKR's ₹9.2 crore signing Mustafizur Rahman shines in ILT20: Stats

Bangladesh's seasoned left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman was sold to the Kolkata Knight Riders for a massive ₹9.2 crore in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction on Tuesday, December 16.

16 Dec 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)

IPL 2026: Mustafizur Rahman sold to KKR for ₹9.2 crore

Bangladesh's seasoned left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been sold to the Kolkata Knight Riders for a massive ₹9.2 crore in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction.

02 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bangladesh thrash Ireland in 3rd T20I, win series 2-1: Stats

Bangladesh thrashed Ireland in the third and final T20I in Chattogram to win the series 2-1.

02 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Mustafizur Rahman becomes third-highest wicket-taker in T20Is: Key stats

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has become the third-highest wicket-taker in Men's T20I cricket.

26 Nov 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

Bangladesh to face Ireland in 1st T20I: Preview and stats

Bangladesh are set to take on Ireland in the first of a three-match T20I series on Thursday, November 27.

30 Oct 2025
West Indies Cricket Team

West Indies seal 5th T20I bilateral series win against Bangladesh

West Indies secured the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh with a thrilling 14-run victory in the second match at Chattogram.

29 Oct 2025
Bangladesh Cricket Team

2nd T20I, Mustafizur Rahman claims three-fer versus West Indies: Stats

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman picked three wickets to jolt West Indies in the 2nd T20I being held at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram.