Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face a financial dilemma regarding Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman, acquired for 9.20 crore. Despite potential pressure to drop him, IPL contracts generally guarantee full payment if a player is available for selection, regardless of whether they play. KKR may be obligated to pay Rahman his full salary even if he is benched for non-cricketing reasons, unless specific BCCI or government interventions occur.