Mustafizur Back in IPL Spotlight! Hasan, Rishad and Nahid Also Eye Auction Deals!

Bangladesh is set to have several representatives expressing interest in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mini auction. Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman, along with Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana and leg-spinner Rishad Hossain, are reportedly keen to enter the auction. The event is scheduled to take place in India on December 16, while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sought a list of Bangladeshi players ahead of the auction.

According to a report by Cricfrenzy, a number of Bangladeshi cricketers are interested in participating in the upcoming auction. Mustafizur is among the prominent names, with fast bowlers Hasan Mahmud and Nahid Rana, as well as leg-spinner Rishad Hossain, also reportedly considering registration. Several other Bangladeshi players are said to be interested as well.

However, the exact number of players who have completed the formal registration process remains unknown. Expressing interest in participating does not necessarily mean that a player has officially registered for the auction.

The report states that a maximum of 13 cricketers from Bangladesh will be eligible to register for the upcoming auction. Registration alone, however, does not guarantee a place on the final auction list. Only players selected following the BCCI's screening process will be eligible to participate in the main auction.

In the previous IPL auction, seven Bangladeshi cricketers made it to the final list. Mustafizur Rahman was the only player from Bangladesh to secure a franchise contract.

Kolkata Knight Riders signed Mustafizur for INR 9.20 crore during the previous mini auction. However, the franchise later released the left-arm pacer following a directive from the BCCI. The decision sparked widespread discussion in cricket circles amid political tensions between Bangladesh and India. As a result, Mustafizur could not feature in the tournament despite securing a lucrative deal.

Mustafizur is now looking for another opportunity to play in the IPL. Hasan Mahmud, Rishad Hossain and Nahid Rana are also hoping to make their mark if they get the chance to enter the auction and secure contracts.

The final number of Bangladeshi participants and the names of those who make the shortlist will become clear once the BCCI announces its official auction list.