Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful disclosed that pacer Mustafizur Rahman remains unaffected by his release from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Mustafizur, who is now part of the Rangpur Riders in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), is concentrating on his current BPL commitments despite the IPL development.
Ashraful mentioned that Mustafizur is calm and not troubled by the off-field discussions surrounding his release from the IPL. He emphasized that Mustafizur’s primary focus is on performing well for the Rangpur Riders and any future assignments that come his way.
Ashraful, also the batting coach of Bangladesh, praised Mustafizur’s recent performance in the BPL, highlighting his crucial role in the team’s victory against Dhaka. He expressed confidence in Mustafizur’s abilities, calling him a significant player in the T20 format.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) held an emergency meeting following BCCI’s directive, expressing concerns over safety and security. BCB formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate their matches in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup from India to other venues due to the ongoing situation.
India and Sri Lanka are set to co-host the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with matches scheduled across various venues in both countries. Bangladesh’s decision not to play in India poses a challenge to the tournament schedule, including matches against various teams at iconic Indian venues.
