Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has officially registered for the upcoming season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). In total, ten Bangladeshi cricketers have submitted their names for the tournament.

Player registration for the next PSL season will remain open until January 20. Along with Mustafizur, several well-known players from Bangladesh cricket have shown interest in the league.

Mustafizur’s decision to register for the PSL comes after his sudden exit from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) had bought the left-arm pacer for ₹9.20 crore at the IPL auction after heavy bidding. However, due to pressure from extremist groups in India, the BCCI asked KKR to release the Bangladeshi fast bowler.

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𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙞 𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧ed 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙎𝙇 till now:

▪️Mustafizur Rahman
▪️Shakib Al Hasan
▪️Towhid Hridoy
▪️Taskin Ahmed
▪️Rishad Hossain
▪️Tanzid Hasan
▪️Mahmudullah Riyad
▪️Hasan Mahmud
▪️Litton Das

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- Mustafizur Rahman has officially signed up for PSL 2026. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/tAya9MI5dw

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According to Pakistani media reports on Wednesday, the  PSL officially confirmed Mustafizur Rahman’s participation through a social media post late on January 6. This made him the first Bangladeshi player to be confirmed for the PSL 2026 season.

Reports also say that a total of 10 Bangladeshi cricketers have completed the registration process.

Here are the 10 Bangladeshi cricketers who have registered for PSL 2026:

1. Taskin Ahmed
2. Shakib Al Hasan
3. Rishad Hossain
4. Tanzid Hasan
5. Towhid Hridoy
6. Mahmudullah Riyad
7. Hasan Mahmud
8. Litton Das
9. Nahid Rana
10. Mustafizur Rahman

Bangladeshi Players’ Growing Presence in PSL

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) has steadily become a popular platform for Bangladeshi cricketers. In the previous season, Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Rishad Hossain played for Lahore Qalandars, who went on to win the title.

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Concerns Over Player Safety and ICC Talks

Meanwhile, Litton Das was set to feature for Karachi Kings, while young fast bowler Nahid Rana travelled to join Peshawar Zalmi. However, Rana did not play a single match for Zalmi, and Litton returned home after suffering an injury. These incidents triggered widespread debate in the cricketing world, with questions raised about player safety in India ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

In response, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) formally asked the ICC to consider shifting Bangladesh’s World Cup matches from India, citing security concerns. Discussions between the BCB and the ICC are currently ongoing.

Mustafizur Confirmed for PSL 2026

Amid these developments, PSL officials welcomed Mustafizur Rahman through a social media post on the night of January 6. Pakistani media later confirmed that Mustafizur is among the ten Bangladeshi cricketers who have completed their registration for the upcoming PSL season.

The International Cricket Council's and the Bangladesh Cricket Board's face-off has become more serious now that the ICC has declined Bangladesh's proposal to move its T20 World Cup 2026 matches outside India. The officiating body has signalled that no alteration will be made to the timetable or the places with less than a month remaining before the tournament kicks off.

The ICC denies the BCB wishes for grounds to be relocated after the review

On-site and security issues were reported by ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz, and a virtual meeting took place on Tuesday among ICC officials and BCB representatives. The meeting was the one through which ICC told BCB that it detected no security threats that were credible or could be acted upon for Bangladesh national cricket team while playing in India. The ICC thus finds no reason to shift Bangladesh's matches to Sri Lanka.

The problem initially came up due to the rising diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh, which were exacerbated by Mustafizur Rahman's release from Kolkata Knight Riders prior to IPL 2026. His case was in wake of the BCB's expressing its concerns and formally writing to the ICC about the "safety and security" situation of its players and officials and asking for the relocation of Bangladesh's matches in the World Cup from India.

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Conflicting claims persist as ICC holds firm on India venues

Whereas ESPNcricinfo noted that the ICC cautioned Bangladesh that they would have to go to India or otherwise lose points, the BCB has rejected the idea that any such ultimatum was given to them. The ICC and the BCB have not provided any written official statements that would clarify the meeting's outcome, which only adds to the situation's ambiguity.

According to the current itinerary, Bangladesh will face West Indies on February 7 in the first match of their T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens. Before moving on to Mumbai to compete against Nepal at the Wankhede Stadium, they will also have matches with Italy and England in Kolkata.

The ICC’s verdict has been in favor of Bangladesh; however, the situation remains the same for now. With the tournament nearing, the BCB is probably going to have to make its decision regarding the next step, but the ICC is telling them that, security-wise, it is the same old story in India and Sri Lanka in regard to the World Cup.

Bangladesh adviser for sport, Asif Nazrul, has ignited controversy by calling for the banning of Indian Premier League (IPL) broadcasts within Bangladesh. His comments followed Kolkata Knight Riders’ release of Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 roster amid increased political tensions between India and Bangladesh that surrounded Rahman’s acquisition for the IPL 2026 at ₹ 9.20 crore, increasing the dispute over the release.

Nazrul requested via a forceful Facebook post that the Bangladeshi Ministry of Information and Broadcasting prohibit the broadcast of all IPL matches from being shown in Bangladesh. In his statement, he suggested that the rejection of Mustafizur’s contract may set a poor precedent regarding bilateral relations between the two cricketing nations. Nazrul commented further, stating that Bangladesh would never tolerate any derogatory comments made against its players and the entirety of the cricketing industry of Bangladesh.

This situation has further deteriorated cricketing relations between the two countries, with added intensifying pressure on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to take action on an international level. Nazrul expressed that if our players cannot feel secure in India participating in league cricket, then the BCB must also question the security of our national team when participating in international tournaments within India.

T20 World Cup 2026 Venue Shift Demand Adds to Tension

In addition to asking for an IPL telecast ban, Asif Nazrul has requested that the BCB approach the ICC for assistance. All four of Bangladesh's group-stage matches at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will be played in India, with three matches in Kolkata and one in Mumbai, which Nazrul argues places the Bangladeshi cricket team in an unsafe position.

Nazrul formally asked the BCB to request a venue change from India to Sri Lanka, which co-hosted the World Cup. Nazrul stated that the same considerations must be extended to Bangladesh as were done with Pakistan, which also played matches in Sri Lanka because of political issues, allowing for the safety and dignity of their players.

However, given the fact that the T20 World Cup is approaching quickly (less than a month away), many cricket analysts feel that any potential venue change is unlikely. While the controversy surrounding this issue has certainly added more tension to the overall event build-up for IPL 2026 and the World Cup, it also helps to exemplify the continuing influence of geopolitical tensions on the game of cricket internationally.

The left-arm pacer of the Bangladesh cricket team, Mustafizur Rahman, has been a massively successful bowler in the shortest format, with 158 wickets in 125 innings of the shortest format at an average of under 21 and a strike rate of 17.2 with an economy rate of just over seven at the best figures of 6/10 in an innings.

However, due to the ongoing political situation between India and Bangladesh, the BCCI has decided to ban Mustafizur from the 2026 season of the IPL, with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) confirming the news as they look for a replacement. The pacer, for the first time since that incident, has broken his silence.

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“If they release me, there’s nothing much I can do.” Rahman expressed while speaking to BDCrictime. The left-arm fast bowler was sold for a healthy price of INR 9.2 crore by the Knight Riders after a fierce battle with the Delhi Capitals and the Chennai Super Kings during the IPL 2026 auction.

 Mustafizur Rahman reacts to his IPL 2026 ban

The reports have claimed that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has now taken action and written to the ICC to request that the T20 World Cup 2026 games from India to Sri Lanka be rescheduled due to the players’ safety. The event, scheduled to begin in February, will see the Tigers featuring in four games of the group stage in Kolkata and Mumbai under the leadership of Litton Das.

The BCB also announced the schedule for their home season earlier this week, in which they will play three ODIs and as many T20Is at home against India. However, the BCCI has been waiting for the approval of the government, as they won’t travel to Dhaka until all the necessary permissions are in place.

The last few days have seen the KKR side and its co-owner, Shah Rukh Khan, being targeted by political leaders for having Mustafizur on board amid the current tensions, as SRK was deemed a traitor by the BJP leader, Sangeet Som.

Another embarrassing situation for Bangladesh. On the eve of opening day of the Bangladesh Premier League, it was reported widely that Noakhali Express head coach Khaled Mahmud and a former Bangladesh captain left the team's training with immediate effect by an autorickshaw.

The team was all set for a training session at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, but the angry coach and the former Bangladesh captain decided to storm out of the venue by local transportation. The incident not only caught the attention of the officials of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) but also attracted attention from the international arena. According to media reports, Khaled Mahmud, head coach of the Noakhali Express team, spotted the lack of facilities as soon as he arrived on the ground. It was also reported that for the training, there were only three balls there for the team.

To see the lack of arrangements, the coach left the field with anger in an auto despite members of the team practising at the venue. Speaking to the media Khaled Mahmud said he had never seen such conditions in the BPL before and that he did not want to work in the league under these circumstances. The team's bowling coach, Talha Jubair, also supported what the head coach said.

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Embarrassing situation for Bangladesh cricket as coach left by auto

"I will not work in the BPL under these circumstances. I have never seen this in the BPL before," Mahmud said while getting into the CNG autorickshaw.

"I think I may have overreacted in the moment. There were not enough facilities in training. I didn't get the equipment I needed. That's when I lost my temper. I think I behaved poorly at that instance. I want to thank the owners. I spoke to them. The BCB has also spoken to me," Mahmud later said.

Rangpur Riders have taken a big step toward building their squad for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026 by directly signing six overseas players. The franchise has focused on bringing in cricketers with strong international experience to improve the team’s depth and balance for the upcoming season.

Rangpur Riders officially announced that they have completed the signing of their foreign players and are now ready to form a competitive team capable of winning the title. Earlier, these signings were confirmed through a reliable source.

For BPL 2026, Rangpur Riders have signed Dawid Malan from England, Kyle Mayers from the West Indies, and Pakistan’s Khushdil Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, and Akif Javed. All of these players have long experience in the T20 circuit and are expected to strengthen the squad.

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Rangpur Riders’ Confidence and Squad for BPL 2026

The management of Rangpur Riders believes that the mix of experience, versatility, and international exposure of the players will play a key role in the team’s performance in the tournament.

Rangpur Riders Squad for BPL 2026:

Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mustafizur Rahman, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Nahid Rana, Rakibul Hasan, Aliss Al Islam, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Nayeem Hasan, Mehedi Hasan Shohagh, Mahmudullah Riyad, Abdul Halim, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Kyle Mayers, Dawid Malan, Khawaja Nafay, Akif Javed, Sufiyan Muqeem, Emilio Gay, Md Akhlaq.

Police have filed a chargesheet against Bangladesh ‘A’ team pace-bowling all-rounder Tofael Ahmed Raihan. He has been accused of sexually assaulting a young woman several times after allegedly promising to marry her.

The complaint says that Raihan abused the woman repeatedly by giving her false hopes of marriage. The case was investigated by the Gulshan Police Station.

Sub-inspector Md Samiul Islam said on Thursday that the chargesheet was filed under Section 9(1) of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act. He told Cricbuzz, “The chargesheet has been filed under Section 9(1) of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act.”

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Bangladesh pace bowling Allrounder Tofael Ahmed is accused of R**e Charge.

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More Details from the Investigation

Investigators have collected important evidence, including the woman’s statement, hotel booking records, and medical reports. These documents support the allegations. The court will review the chargesheet at the next hearing on December 30.

Case papers show that Tofael first contacted the woman on Facebook in January. Their chats on Messenger slowly turned into what the woman believed was a romantic relationship. She continued to talk to him after he promised to marry her. The woman said that on January 31, Tofael took her to a hotel in Gulshan, introduced her as his wife, and sexually assaulted her. She said similar incidents had happened several times, and later, he refused to marry her. She filed a complaint at Gulshan Police Station on August 1, accusing him of repeated sexual violence.

On September 24, the High Court gave Tofael six weeks of anticipatory bail and told him to surrender to the Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal after the bail ended. Police said he did not follow this order. During this time, Tofael travelled to Hong Kong to play in a six-a-side cricket tournament with the Bangladesh ‘A’ squad. The case is now waiting for the next legal steps as the court prepares to move forward.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has strongly denied allegations of physical abuse made by fast bowler Jahanara Alam against the national women’s team captain, Nigar Sultana Joty. Alam, who has not played international cricket since December 2024, alleged in an interview with Bangladeshi newspaper Kaler Kantho that Sultana had physically assaulted some teammates.

Nigar Sultana recently led Bangladesh during the 2025 Women’s World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh placed seventh out of eight teams after just one victory against Pakistan, but they gave competitive games against England, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. The team struggled, but Sultana was commended for her calmness as captain and her performances.

In response to Alam’s allegations, the BCB released an official response, firmly rejecting the accusations and suggesting they were false. “The BCB categorically and strongly refutes these allegations, which are baseless, fabricated and devoid of any truth. The Board finds it unfortunate that such derogatory and scandalous claims have been made at a time when the Bangladesh Women's Team is showing commendable progress and unity on the international stage,” the statement read, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

BCB Backs Team and Leadership

The board further stated that the timing and intent of the remarks appeared to be deliberate and ill-intentioned, aimed at damaging team morale. “The Board believes that the timing and nature of these comments are deliberate, ill-intentioned and seemingly aimed at undermining the spirit and confidence of a team that continues to represent the country with pride,” the BCB added.

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“It is deeply disappointing that an individual who currently has no involvement or relevance in the plans of Bangladesh cricket has chosen to make such misleading statements in public. The BCB wishes to make it clear that it has complete trust and confidence in the Women's National Team's leadership, players and management. The Board has found no evidence to support any of the claims made and stands firmly behind the team and its personnel,” it said.

Sultana, who had a solid individual campaign at the World Cup with 150 runs, continues to be a key figure in Bangladesh women’s cricket. With 1,474 runs in 60 ODI innings, she remains a pillar of stability for her side. The Bangladesh women’s team is currently on a break following the World Cup but will resume action in December with a white-ball tour of world champions India Women.

Amid the Asia Cup 2025, where the Bangladesh cricket team is in the Super Four stage, discussions are around the election process of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). The discussions got intensified after some statements issued by former national team captain Tamim Iqbal. He claimed that the government of Bangladesh was trying to influence the BCB election. Notably, he is a candidate for the upcoming election. Without naming anyone specifically, Tamim targeted the government. In Bangladesh, it was widely considered that the allegation from Tamim Iqbal was pointed towards youth and sports adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain.

Though Asif straightaway turned the allegations down, and he made a counterstatement as well, which was surprising. In an interview, dismissing Tamim's allegations on the government, Bhuyain, in reverse, said that certain quarters were seeking to exploit Tamim Iqbal to secure their own advantage. Terror activities are being carried out in Tamim’s name. 

"If you call the government’s routine activities interference, then one must first understand the extent of the government’s jurisdiction. If something is done beyond its mandate, you may call that unlawful interference, and you may take legal steps accordingly. If necessary, you can even approach the ICC (International Cricket Council) and inform them that guidelines are being violated here," Asif Mahmud said in a recent interview. 

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War of words between Tamim Iqbal and the advisor regarding the BCB election 

"If I am not mistaken, the election commission was formed on September 6. Once an election commission is in place, all matters must go through it. The deadlines for councillor nominations were first set for September 17, and suddenly, a message appeared in the BCB directors' group saying the deadline would be extended—first to September 19, and then to September 22," Iqbal said. 

"The first extension had some agreement among three or four directors, but the second extension was done solely by the BCB president, without consulting anyone else. He unilaterally extended the time." 

Mohammad Mithun, the new president of the Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB), said that former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal played a key role in bringing CWAB back to life. Mithun talked about how hard Tamim worked to bring together past and current players on one stage, restoring faith in the organisation after years of inactivity.

CWAB had been mostly inactive for a long time, with no elections and little activity. Tamim, Bangladesh’s star player, stepped up to help the association get back on track, giving players confidence and a sense of unity.

Tamim Iqbal Key in Bringing CWAB Back to Life

Speaking to the media, Mithun said, “Our biggest challenge was to restore players’ trust in CWAB. Many had lost faith, thinking the association no longer stood by them. Tamim Iqbal played the most important role in bringing both current and former players together.”

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Mithun added that Tamim put in a lot of time and effort for CWAB, even while busy with international cricket. His active participation encouraged former cricketers to join again, and younger players were inspired to get involved after seeing his dedication. “We owe him a special thanks. His work has been key in giving CWAB a fresh start. Both former and current players gained confidence to engage with CWAB because of him,” Mithun said.

Mithun Wins CWAB President Election, Other Posts Filled Smoothly

Out of 215 registered voters, 190 cast their ballots, either online or in person. Two votes were declared invalid. Mithun received 154 of the remaining votes, comfortably ahead of former cricketer and referee Salim Shahed, who got 34.

“I see CWAB and the BCB as one family,” Mithun told reporters. “The board is our guardian. If we have concerns, we should be able to raise them, and I hope the board will listen positively. My goal is to expand CWAB’s activities beyond Dhaka, so every cricketer feels this body belongs to them.”

Most other posts were filled without contest. Shahriar Hossain was confirmed as senior vice-president, and current wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan as vice-president. Executive members include Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rumana Ahmed, Khaled Mashud, and Imrul Kayes.