Bangladesh Clears Mustafizur for IPL, Orders Eight-Day Recall for New Zealand ODIs
BCB says the New Zealand fixtures are pivotal to lifting Bangladesh’s ODI ranking before 2027 World Cup qualification.
Overview
- BCB officials confirmed a full IPL NOC for Mustafizur Rahman with a brief return to play three ODIs in New Zealand during an eight-day window.
- Mustafizur was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 9.20 crore in the mini-auction, according to reports.
- Bangladesh sit 10th in the ICC ODI rankings, and the board frames the New Zealand series as central to securing direct World Cup entry.
- BCB said the Pakistan tour will be split around the PSL, scheduling three ODIs before the league and two Tests in May.
- Reports state the previously planned T20Is against Pakistan have been dropped after the teams met in a three-match series in June.