IPL 2025: Mustafizur Rahman Finally Gets BCB Clearance, Set To Join Delhi Capitals But One Condition

Mustafizur Rahman has finally got the necessary No Objection Certificate from the Bangladesh Cricket Board and will appear for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. The Bangladesh fast bowler was named a replacement for Jake Fraser-McGurk, who will miss the remainder of the IPL.

Mustafizur Rahman To Have A Conditional Appearance For Delhi Capitals

Following the rising tension between India and Pakistan, the tournament was called off for a week, and the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off in Dharamsala. BCCI released the revised IPL schedule, and on May 17, the IPL 2025 will resume with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders.

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As per ESPN Cricinfo, the BCB has given the nod for Mustafizur. But the former CSK pacer will only be available for DC's three remaining group stage games and should Axar Patel's team manage to sneak into the IPL playoffs, they won't be able to avail of his service. Mustafizur is expected to feature for Bangladesh against UAE in the 1st T20I and will then travel to India to take part in IPL 2025. There had been confusion as the BCB stated they didn't provide a NOC after the Capitals revealed Mustafizur as a replacement.

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Delhi Capitals Will Have A Tough Task To Cut Out

Mitchell Starc also confirmed that he won't be returning for the remainder of the IPL and which means he will be busy preparing for the World Test Championship scheduled to take place on June 11. He is currently Delhi's highest wicket-taker with 14 scalps in 11 matches and his absence could be a vital blow to Delhi's IPL playoff hopes. South African duo Faf du Plessis and Tristan Stubbs are also set to return to IPL 2025, but the latter was named in the WTC final squad and will only be available for the remaining league phase games.