# Mustafizur Rahman Set to Join Pakistan Super League, PSL Confirms

> Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has joined the Pakistan Super League after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders on BCCI directives. The sudden IPL exit sparked protests in Bangladesh, with the BCB deciding not to…

Published: 2026-01-07 · Desk: Latest · Source: Geo News

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) after being released by Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), a franchise owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, following directives from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The PSL announced the development on its official social media accounts, sharing a banner featuring the left-arm pacer, who has represented Bangladesh in 15 Tests, 116 ODIs, and 126 T20Is. The league captioned the post: "Batters better shake carefully… it's going to Fizz in the #NewEra. Mustafizur Rahman joins HBL PSL 11!"

Rahman’s inclusion in the PSL came just two days after his sudden release from KKR ahead of the IPL 2026 season. KKR stated: “BCCI/IPL, as the regulator of IPL, has instructed us to release Rahman from the squad.”

The unexpected release sparked a strong reaction from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), which announced that its men’s national team will not travel to India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, citing security concerns. The BCB also sought clarification regarding Rahman’s exclusion, according to youth and sports adviser Asif Nazrul.

Earlier this week, the Bangladeshi government announced a ban on IPL coverage in the country. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting stated that no reason had been communicated for Rahman’s exclusion, which had caused distress among the public. The ministry added that the ban was imposed “in public interest.” The statement was signed by Assistant Secretary Firoz Khan.

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