Mustafizur Rahman IPL Participation Doubtful Amid BCB NOC, Schedule Clash

Mustafizur Rahman's participation in the remainder of the IPL 2025 season with Delhi Capitals is uncertain due to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) not receiving a formal request for his No Objection Certificate (NOC), which is mandatory for overseas league participation. The BCB is cautious about granting the NOC amidst ongoing national commitments, as Mustafizur is part of Bangladesh's T20I squads for series against UAE and Pakistan, with match dates overlapping the IPL schedule. Additionally, the BCB is considering the broader implications, as releasing Mustafizur could set a precedent for other players involved in the Pakistan Super League. Despite Delhi Capitals announcing Mustafizur as a replacement for Jake Fraser-McGurk, neither the player nor IPL officials have formally communicated with the BCB regarding the NOC. The final decision is pending discussions between the BCB, Mustafizur, and IPL authorities, with the possibility that he may be released for some but not all remaining IPL matches. Meanwhile, Mustafizur has traveled with the Bangladesh team to the UAE for the T20I series, further complicating his availability for the IPL.