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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Seven Bangladesh players, including Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana and Taskin Ahmed, have registered for the IPL 2027 mini-auction.
- Mustafizur's KKR release sparked a BCCI-BCB dispute, which contributed to Bangladesh missing the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- Several Bangladesh players have shown promising T20 form in 2026.
- Whether IPL franchises will risk signing them remains a key talking point ahead of the mini-auction.
Which Bangladesh players have registered for IPL 2027 mini-auction?
Seven Bangladesh cricketers have registered for the IPL 2027 mini-auction, including the left-arm fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, who was let go by Kolkata Knight Riders due to orders from the BCCI ahead of the IPL 2026 season.
Other Bangla Tigers stars include Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam.
However, it must be noted that registration does not guarantee a place in the final auction pool or a franchise contract.
Here's the complete list:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | Left-arm fast bowler |
| Nahid Rana | Right-arm fast bowler |
| Rishad Hossain | Leg-spinner/all-rounder |
| Hasan Mahmud | Right-arm fast bowler |
| Towhid Hridoy | Middle-order batter |
| Taskin Ahmed | Right-arm fast bowler |
| Shoriful Islam | Left-arm fast bowler |
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Why was Mustafizur Rahman released by KKR, and what followed?
The release of Mustafizur Rahman from KKR before IPL 2026 resulted in a fierce tussle between the cricket governing bodies of both India and Bangladesh.
While the franchise had signed the left-arm pacer for a whopping ₹9.20 crore at the auction, the BCCI had directed them to release Mustafizur on January 3, 2026, citing 'recent developments'.
It is believed to be the political tension between the two nations at that time, although the BCCI did not mention any specific reason. It triggered a reaction from the BCB, who challenged the circumstances of his release.
The next day, on January 4, the BCB approached the ICC to shift Bangladesh's 2026 T20 World Cup games from India to co-host Sri Lanka based on the security concern. But after evaluating the situation by carrying out its own security assessment, the ICC denied the request.
Despite the decision of the ICC, Bangladesh chose not to travel to India, and the parent board then confirmed that Scotland will take part in the World Cup in place of Bangladesh on January 24, 2026.
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Will IPL teams pick Bangladesh players at the mini-auction?
Franchises might feel apprehensive about signing Bangladesh stars due to the Mustafizur -KKR fiasco. The situation might have far-reaching consequences for franchises, and they would not want to be in the same position again.
On the other hand, it is worth noting that some of the listed names have performed exceptionally well in the T20 format in 2026, while the players could possess special qualities that would interest franchises.
Nahid Rana can become interesting after picking up nine wickets in five matches in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) with Peshawar Zalmi. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain became the top wicket-taker for his country in the T20 format in 2026, and Hasan Mahmud took wickets in overseas T20 tournaments such as the Lankan Premier League and T20 Blast.
Towhid Hridoy is a middle-order batter, while Mustafizur is experienced, given his tally of 65 wickets in 60 IPL matches.
Here's a look at the seven players' T20 performances in 2026:
| Player | Team (competition) | 2026 T20 form |
|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bangladesh (T20Is) | 5 T20I wickets in 4 matches; economy 11.17 |
| Nahid Rana | Bangladesh (T20Is), Peshawar Zalmi (PSL) | 6 T20I wickets in 4 matches; economy 8.43. Also took 9 PSL wickets in 5 matches |
| Rishad Hossain | Bangladesh (T20Is) | 11 T20I wickets in 9 innings; economy 8.72 |
| Hasan Mahmud | Colombo Kaps (LPL), Kent Spitfires (T20 Blast) | 5 LPL wickets and 4 T20 Blast wickets in 6 appearances |
| Towhid Hridoy | Bangladesh (T20Is) | 97 runs in 5 matches |
| Taskin Ahmed | Bangladesh (T20Is) | 0 wickets in 3 matches; economy 7.00 |
| Shoriful Islam | Bangladesh (T20Is), Peshawar Zalmi (PSL) | 6 T20I wickets in 5 matches; economy 8.46. Also took 2 PSL wickets in 5 matches |
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When is the IPL 2027 mini-auction?
The IPL 2027 mini-auction is scheduled to take place on December 16, 2026, in Goa. The franchise briefing will be held a day earlier, on December 15. It will be a one-day auction, with teams looking to fill gaps in their squads ahead of the new season.
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