Bangladesh’s left-arm pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman is set to miss eight days of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season as. He will return to national duty for a key limited-overs series. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has confirmed that Rahman will rejoin the national squad to play in the One-Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand. Prompting his temporary exit from IPL action.
The 30-year-old was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a significant ₹9.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction. Becoming one of the most expensive Bangladeshi players in the tournament’s history. However, with Bangladesh aiming to secure direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup. Officials have prioritized his participation in the ODI series, scheduled to clash with the IPL calendar.
BCB Cricket Operations Chairman Nazmul Abedin stated that although Rahman has been granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the IPL season. He will be excused for approximately eight days to complete national commitments before returning to his IPL franchise. Abedin explained that this temporary absence is a strategic decision intended to bolster Bangladesh’s ODI squad in crucial matches.
Rahman’s brief departure is expected to affect KKR’s plans. But team management remains confident that he will rejoin the side once national duty concludes. Fans and analysts are watching closely to see how his absence could impact KKR’s early campaign in the season.
