Mustafizur Rahman Released by KKR for IPL 2026; Legal Action Dropped

Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh's left-arm pacer, was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for ₹9.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction but was released before the season following public protests in India and a directive from the BCCI. The Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) considered legal action against KKR for breach of contract, supported by the World Cricketers' Association, but Rahman chose not to pursue it, aiming to maintain professional relations despite the controversy.