BCB EXTENDS MUSTAFIZUR RAHMAN'S IPL STAY: FIND OUT WHICH MATCHES HE'LL PLAY
NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted Mustafizur Rahman's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stint a one-day extension, allowing him to participate in the May 1 clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS). This extension broadens Mustafizur's availability, encompassing CSK's upcoming matches against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and PBKS.
Following his IPL commitments, Mustafizur will pivot back to national duty, joining Bangladesh's T20I series against Zimbabwe from May 3 to 12. His cricketing journey then extends to Texas, where Bangladesh faces off against the United States of America on May 21.
Shahriar Nafees, BCB's deputy manager of cricket operations, confirmed the extension, highlighting CSK and BCCI's request for Mustafizur's prolonged availability.
"We had given Mustafizur a leave to play in the IPL till April 30, but since Chennai has a match on May 1, we have extended his leave by a day upon receiving a request from Chennai and the BCCI," Shahriar Nafees, BCB's deputy manager of cricket operations, said.
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Mustafizur's impactful performance in the ongoing IPL season, marked by ten wickets at an impressive average of 18.30, showcases a resurgence reminiscent of his stellar 2021 season with Rajasthan Royals.
His recent form serves as a timely reassertion, particularly after facing setbacks in the Bangladesh ODI selection due to a lukewarm performance in the T20I series against Sri Lanka.
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Despite recent challenges, Mustafizur retains his stature as Bangladesh's premier T20I bowler, securing a spot in the T20 World Cup squad. His continued success in both domestic and international circuits underscores his significance in Bangladesh's cricketing landscape.
(Inputs from ANI)