Mustafizur Rahman: KKR dropped Mustafizur Rahman, now this player can get a place in IPL 2026

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Who will KKR take in place of Mustafizur Rahman in the team? (PC-INSTAGRAM)

Mustafizur Rahman released: In the IPL 2026 auction, a huge bid of Rs 9.2 crore was placed on Mustafizur Rahman, he was bought by KKR, now this player has been dropped by the team. KKR has taken this decision after the order of BCCI. After excluding Mustafizur Rahman, KKR told that after the order of BCCI, they have released Mustafizur Rahman from the squad of KKR. KKR informed that BCCI has given them permission to choose replacement player.

Who will replace Mustafizur Rahman?

KKR has dropped Mustafizur Rahman from the team but now the question is which player can replace him. Let us tell you that some big names were not sold in the IPL auction and now after Rahman’s exit, they may get a chance. Let us tell you the names of those five bowlers who have the potential to join KKR in place of Mustifizur Rahman in IPL 2026.

Mustafizur Rahman’s options

  1. Fazalhaq Farooqui: Afghanistan’s left arm pacer can replace Mustafizur Rahman. This player has a good record in T20 and he has played for Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL. He has taken 63 wickets in 51 T20 Internationals.
  2. Joshua Little: Ireland’s left arm pacer Joshua Little is also in the race. This player has taken 82 wickets in 74 matches in T20I. He has experience in leagues like SA20, ILT20, CPL. His bowling is very similar to Mustafizur Rahman.
  3. Spencer Johnson: Australian left-arm fast bowler Spencer Johnson can also play in IPL 2026. This player has played for KKR before.
  4. Richard Gleeson: England’s fast bowler Richard Gleeson can also be a good alternative to Mustafizur Rahman. This player is performing brilliantly in SA20. He has taken 8 wickets in 3 matches in the South Africa League.

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