Overview
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said KKR was instructed to release the Bangladesh pacer due to “recent developments.”
- Kolkata Knight Riders confirmed the release has been completed and said the board will permit a replacement in line with IPL rules.
- Rahman had been bought at the December mini-auction for Rs 9.20 crore after a bidding war.
- KKR and co-owner Shah Rukh Khan faced criticism from political and religious figures who linked the signing to tensions over incidents in Bangladesh.
- The episode adds uncertainty to India–Bangladesh cricket, with the BCB announcing a September 2026 home series as the BCCI remains non-committal.