Mustafizur Rahman is heading back towards the Indian Premier League. The Bangladesh left-arm fast bowler has registered for the IPL 2027 mini-auction, and the Bangladesh Cricket Board has confirmed that seven of its players have signed up — a year after his controversial release from Kolkata Knight Riders sparked a row between the two boards.

BCB cricket operations chairman Shahriar Nafees confirmed the registrations to India Today on Tuesday, 11 November, making Mustafizur's return to the auction pool official.

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 has registered for the mini-auction.

Nafees confirmed that the BCB has forwarded the names of all interested players to the BCCI, as part of the standard process ahead of the auction.

Seven Bangladesh players on the list

Mustafizur is not the only Bangladeshi in the auction pool. Alongside him, six more players have registered:

  • Mustafizur Rahman (left-arm fast bowler)

  • Nahid Rana (fast bowler)

  • Rishad Hossain (leg-spinner)

  • Hasan Mahmud (fast bowler)

  • Towhid Hridoy (batter)

  • Taskin Ahmed (fast bowler)

  • Shoriful Islam (left-arm fast bowler)

That is a strong Bangladesh presence at the auction, and a sign that the board wants its players back in the world's biggest T20 league after a season away.

The auction details

The IPL 2027 mini-auction will be held in Goa on 16 December 2026, a one-day event with a franchise briefing the day before, on 15 December. It is the last mini-auction of the current cycle, with a mega auction due ahead of the 2028 season, and it marks the auction's return to India after three successive editions overseas.

Player registration closes on 23 November, and franchises must submit their retained and released lists by 17 November. The final auction register will be shared with the teams in the days leading up to the event.

Why this one matters — the backstory

Mustafizur's registration is about more than one player. At the IPL 2026 auction, Kolkata Knight Riders bought him for ₹9.20 crore, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi cricketer in the tournament's history. But before the season began, the BCCI directed KKR to release him, citing "recent developments", and he never played a game for the franchise.

The fallout was serious. The BCB refused to send the Bangladesh team to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing security concerns, and asked the ICC to shift their matches to Sri Lanka. The ICC rejected the request, and Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland in the tournament.

Against that background, seven Bangladesh players registering for the 2027 auction is a meaningful step. It does not erase the row, but it shows both boards are back to doing business through the normal channels — the BCCI asked every board to register interested players, and the BCB sent the names in.

What happens next

Registering for the auction does not guarantee an IPL contract. Mustafizur and the other six Bangladesh players will only be picked up if a franchise bids for them on 16 December, and their availability will also depend on Bangladesh's international commitments around the IPL 2027 season.

For Mustafizur, though, the door is open again. A year ago he was bought for a record fee and then released without playing a game. This time, he will be hoping a franchise gives him the chance to actually play.

Auction at a glance

The IPL 2027 mini-auction takes place in Goa on 16 December 2026, with seven Bangladesh players registered, including Mustafizur Rahman. Player registration closes on 23 November and franchises must finalise their retained and released lists by 17 November.

FAQs

Has Mustafizur Rahman registered for the IPL 2027 auction?

Yes. Mustafizur Rahman has registered for the IPL 2027 mini-auction, and BCB cricket operations chairman Shahriar Nafees confirmed the move to India Today on 11 November 2026.

Which other Bangladesh players have registered?

Nahid Rana, Rishad Hossain, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam have also registered for the auction.

When and where is the IPL 2027 mini-auction?

The one-day mini-auction will be held in Goa on 16 December 2026, with a franchise briefing on 15 December. It is the last mini-auction of the current cycle before the mega auction ahead of the 2028 season.

Why was Mustafizur released by KKR last season?

KKR bought Mustafizur for ₹9.20 crore at the IPL 2026 auction, but the BCCI directed the franchise to release him before the season began, citing "recent developments". He did not play a game for KKR.

What happened between the BCB and the BCCI after that?

The BCB refused to send Bangladesh to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup and asked the ICC to move their matches to Sri Lanka. The ICC rejected the request, and Bangladesh were replaced by Scotland in the tournament.

Conclusion

A year after the row that kept him out of the IPL and Bangladesh out of the T20 World Cup in India, Mustafizur Rahman is back in the auction pool — and he is not alone. Seven Bangladesh players have registered for the Goa mini-auction, and the BCB has confirmed it through the normal channels. Whether any of them gets a contract on 16 December is another question, but the first step back has been taken.

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Sources:

News9 — Mustafizur Rahman registers for IPL 2027 auction after last season's BCCI-BCB row

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