File photograph of Bangladesh quick bowler Mustafizur Rahman.
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Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman is unlikely to obtain any monetary compensation after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the instructions of the BCCI, regardless of having no position within the circumstances that led to the termination of his contract.
Mustafizur was purchased by KKR for ₹9.20 crore on the IPL public sale following aggressive bids from Chennai Tremendous Kings and Delhi Capitals. The BCCI did not specify the explanations for its determination and merely acknowledged that it was necessitated by “the developments throughout”.
In a retaliatory transfer, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has demanded the shifting of their T20 World Cup games from India to Sri Lanka.
Whereas the transfer has triggered debate over the participant’s rights, particularly since he neither voluntarily pulled out of the competitors nor was accused of any wrongdoing, sources say the prevailing insurance coverage framework leaves little room for compensation.
“The salaries of all IPL gamers are insured. For overseas worldwide gamers, usually the franchise pays if he’s injured after becoming a member of the camp or through the course of the event.
“Usually as much as 50% is paid from insurance coverage. It’s higher for India’s injured centrally contracted cricketers who usually receives a commission by the BCCI,” an IPL supply within the know of issues informed PTI on situation of anonymity.
Nonetheless, Mustafizur’s case doesn’t fall below the usual insurance coverage clauses. For the reason that launch was not because of damage or a cricketing cause linked to participation within the league, KKR aren’t contractually sure to pay him any quantity.
“In case of an insurance coverage declare, this present state of affairs is not lined so KKR are below no official obligation to pay a penny.
“It’s unlucky however Mustafizur does not have a lot choice however to take a authorized route and that too IPL comes below Indian regulation jurisdiction. No abroad cricketer would wish to undergo this or take the Courtroom of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) route,” the supply mentioned.
The supply additional defined that the broader geopolitical context additionally acts as a deterrent.
“The Indo-Bangladesh political state of affairs is far more fluid than Indo-Pak and it may well change subsequent 12 months, so why would one take the danger of authorized recourse,” the supply added.
As issues stand, regardless of being a high-value acquisition and having no disciplinary or skilled breach towards him, Mustafizur seems set to stroll away empty-handed, underscoring the constraints of participant safety in conditions pushed by political and administrative issues fairly than sport.
Printed – January 06, 2026 12:37 pm IST
