Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) must find replacements for Mustafizur Rahman for the IPL 2026 season following a directive from the BCCI. KKR acquired Rahman for Rs. 9.2 crore, but now face the challenge of identifying suitable fast-bowlers from the auction pool. Potential replacements mentioned include Jhye Richardson, Spencer Johnson, Gerald Coetzee, and Abhinav Manohar, with a focus on bowlers capable of new-ball and death bowling.