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Mustafizur Rahman previously played for Delhi Capitals during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. (Photo: Sportzpics for IPL)

Mustafizur Rahman released by KKR following BCCI's instruction

January 03, 2026 1:52 pm

KKR said in a statement that it has carried out the release "following due process and consultations upon the instruction of the BCCI".

Mustafizur Rahman has made 60 appearances in the IPL. (BCCI Photo)

BCCI tells KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman; will allow replacement if needed, says secretary Devajit Saikia

January 03, 2026 1:56 pm

Mustafizur Rahman had been bought by KKR in the IPL 2026 auction which took place on December 16.

Shah Rukh Khan owns the KKR franchise, along with actor Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta. (file)

SRK in line of BJP, Senas’ fire after KKR signs Bangladesh player

January 03, 2026 5:20 am

Slamming Kolkata Knight Riders for including Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman in its team, Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Anand Dubey said it would oppose the entry of ‘traitors’ into India.

Shane Watson's incredible intel on players around the globe ahead of KKR's IPL 2026 auction.

'Abhishek Nayar knows every player on the planet': Shane Watson hails KKR head coach's 'intel' after IPL 2026 Auction

December 22, 2025 5:08 pm

Abhishek Nayar-coached KKR had entered the IPL 2026 auction with the biggest purse, over 60 crore rupees, with a heavy rebuilding act to be carried out.

'We knew the calibre of cricketer he is': KKR assistant coach Shane Watson opens up on buying Cameron Green in auction

December 21, 2025 7:18 pm

he 2024 champions snapped up Green in the IPL auction earlier this week for a whopping Rs 25.2 crore, staving off competition from Chennai Super Kings as well as Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2026 Auction Sold and Unsold Players Full List: (BCCI Photo)

IPL 2026 Auction: The full list of sold and unsold players in the IPL Auction

December 17, 2025 9:05 am

IPL Sold Players, Unsold Players Full List for Auction 2026: Check out full list of sold and unsold players in the 2026 IPL Auction

Kolkata Knight Riders Team Players List, Squad for IPL 2026

KKR IPL Team 2026 Players List: Kolkata Knight Riders full squad, retained and released players list

December 16, 2025 8:10 pm

IPL KKR Team Auction 2026 Players List, Squad: Kolkata Knight Riders full squad, and Players List updated during the IPL 2026 Auction in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

IPL Auction 2026: KKR have the advantage of out-bidding other franchises when it comes to getting their targets. (PTI Photo)

IPL Auction 2026: With the biggest purse, KKR can land all their targets

December 16, 2025 11:41 am

IPL Auction 2026: Entering the auction with a purse of Rs 64.30 crore and a core already intact, Kolkata Knight Riders have three slots to fill, which they can effortlessly do.

IPL 2026: Andre Russell spent 11 years with KKR, scoring over 2600 runs and pick 120-plus wickets before being released last Sundar. (BCCI)

'Abhishek Nayar is the straight answer for Andre Russell's release:' Former India batter criticises KKR's IPL 2026 decision

November 17, 2025 1:10 pm

Andre Russell, 37, retired from international T20Is earlier this year and has served the Knights for over 11 years, scoring 2600 runs while also picking 122 wickets for the franchise.

IPL 2026 Retentions Live: Sanju Samson moves to CSK while Mohammed Shami has been traded to LSG. (BCCI)

IPL 2026 Retained and Released Players HIGHLIGHTS: CSK release Pathirana; KKR let go of Russell, Iyer; PBKS offload Maxwell

December 16, 2025 1:04 pm

Catch the latest updates as Sanju Samson moves to Chennai Super Kings, Ravindra Jadeja returns to Rajasthan Royals and Mohammed Shami changes base to Lucknow Super Giants.