Pakistan Super League signs Bangladesh’s Mustafizur after IPL controversy

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 5, 2026 at 04:23 PM

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Following controversy surrounding Mustafizur Rahman's removal from the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Lahore Qalandars signed the Bangladesh fast bowler for $230,000 ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) auction. The IPL's decision to release Rahman, reportedly due to regional tensions, sparked outrage in Bangladesh, leading their cricket board to request a shift of T20 World Cup games from India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns. The ICC rejected this request and cut Bangladesh from the tournament. Pakistan, supporting Bangladesh, accused the ICC of double standards, and its government ordered a boycott of matches against India in the T20 World Cup. The Lahore Qalandars see Rahman's talent and experience as invaluable to their team.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Sameen Rana 30% International Cricket Council (ICC) ×340% Sri Lanka 40% Board of Control for Cricket in India 50% Pakistan ×460% Indian Premier League (IPL) ×260% Lahore Qalandars ×360% T20 World Cup ×560% India ×570% Bangladesh ×570% Pakistan Super League ×280% Mustafizur Rahman ×790%

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mustafizur rahman 100% pakistan super league 90% ipl controversy 80% t20 world cup 70% india-pakistan relations 60% cricket 60% lahore qalandars 50% cricket board 50% player draft 40%

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90%

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Bangladesh

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