Pakistan Super League signs Bangladesh’s Mustafizur after IPL controversy
Summary
Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman was signed by the Lahore Qalandars, a team in the Pakistan Super League, after being released from the Indian Premier League team Kolkata Knight Riders due to regional tensions. This move comes amid a disagreement between Bangladesh and the International Cricket Council (ICC) over T20 World Cup logistics.Key Facts
- Mustafizur Rahman is a fast bowler from Bangladesh.
- The Lahore Qalandars signed him for $230,000 before the February 11 player auction.
- Mustafizur was initially bought by the IPL’s Kolkata Knight Riders for $1 million.
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India ordered his release from the team on January 3.
- Bangladesh requested to move its T20 World Cup games from India to Sri Lanka, citing security concerns.
- The ICC refused the request and removed Bangladesh from the tournament.
- The Pakistan Cricket Board accused the ICC of applying double standards.
- Lahore Qalandars consider Mustafizur an important and recurring part of their team.
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