Bangladesh players in IPL 2027 auction: Mustafizur Rahman among 7 names registered

Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is set to enter the IPL 2027 mini-auction along with six other players from his country. A source from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed to India Today on November 11 that Mustafizur has expressed his interest in participating in the auction. The development comes after Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released him ahead of IPL 2026 following a directive from the BCCI.

Apart from Mustafizur, several other Bangladesh players are also preparing to enter the auction. The list includes Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam. Their registration means that franchises could have more Bangladesh players to consider when they look for new options for the IPL 2027 season.

The Bangladesh players in the IPL 2027 auction will hope to attract interest from franchises ahead of the mini-auction on December 16 in Goa. However, Mustafizur's name will attract the most attention because of the controversy surrounding his release from KKR last season. Players can register until November 17, while franchises are also preparing their retention and release lists.

Which Bangladesh players have registered for the IPL 2027 auction?

A BCB source confirmed to India Today that seven Bangladesh players have registered for the IPL 2027 auction. Explaining the process, the source said, "It is a regular procedure for the IPL mini-auction. The BCCI has reached out to every cricket board and asked them to register the names of players who are interested in participating. Mustafizur is registering for the mini-auction." The source further added, "Yes, Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam have also registered."

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Among these names, Taskin Ahmed and Nahid Rana registration could attract attention from teams looking for fast bowlers. Rishad Hossain and Towhid Hridoy could also be options for franchises looking to add spin and batting strength. However, registration does not guarantee a place in the final auction or a contract and the players will need to attract interest from the teams.

Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL Return: Will any franchise pick him after the KKR release?

Mustafizur Rahman's IPL 2027 registration comes after a major controversy ahead of the previous season. KKR had bought the left-arm pacer for Rs 9.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, making him the most expensive Bangladesh player in IPL history. However, the BCCI later instructed the franchise to release him, citing recent developments.

The decision created a dispute between the BCCI and the BCB, with the issue also affecting Bangladesh's participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The BCB raised security concerns and asked the ICC to move Bangladesh's matches from India to Sri Lanka. The ICC rejected the request, and Bangladesh were eventually replaced by Scotland in the tournament.

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Despite the controversy, Mustafizur is now hoping to return to the IPL through the mini-auction. He has played 60 IPL matches for five franchises, taking 60 wickets at an economy rate of 8.13. Mustafizur Rahman IPL return will be one of the talking points ahead of the auction, but it remains to be seen whether any franchise will bid for him and give him another opportunity in the tournament.