How much will Mustafizur Rahman salary be in PSL 2026?

Mustafizur Rahman has decided to play in the Pakistan Super League after being released by the Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR had bought him for ₹9.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction, but following growing protests in India and directives from the BCCI, the franchise released the Bangladeshi fast bowler. It's worth noting that even if Mustafizur receives the highest salary in the PSL, it will still be less than half of the amount offered by KKR.

There was fierce competition to acquire Mustafizur Rahman in the IPL 2026 auction, which is why his price soared past ₹9 crore. Besides KKR, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals also showed interest in buying him. Recently, protests were held in India against the killing of Hindu youths in Bangladesh. KKR and its owner, Shah Rukh Khan, faced criticism for buying the Bangladeshi player for the hefty sum of ₹9.20 crore.

Following growing protests, the BCCI instructed KKR to release Mustafizur. Subsequently, Bangladesh banned the broadcast of the IPL in their country. Mustafizur then registered his name for the Pakistan Super League 2026.

PSL 2026 Draft Categories and their Prices

• Platinum - ₹2.42 crore to ₹2.70 crore
• Diamond - Approximately ₹1.21 crore
• Gold - Approximately ₹90 lakh
• Silver - Approximately ₹45 lakh
• Emerging - Approximately ₹18 lakh
• Supplementary - Approximately ₹9 lakh

What will Mustafizur Rahman's PSL 2026 salary be?

Unlike the IPL, the PSL does not have an auction; instead, it uses a draft system. Mustafizur Rahman could be drafted into the PSL's Platinum category, which is the league's highest category. Mustafizur is a world-class bowler who recently completed 400 T20 wickets. If he is selected in the highest Platinum category of the PSL, his salary would be ₹2.57 crore (Indian Rupees). Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had bought him for more than three times that amount. It's worth noting that franchises can select a maximum of three Platinum players.

Mustafizur Rahman Career

Mustafizur Rahman is a left-arm fast bowler from Bangladesh. Mustafizur has had a remarkable career; since his international debut in 2015, he has become one of the top fast bowlers in limited-overs formats. He has represented Bangladesh in several major tournaments and has played for multiple franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Mustafizur Rahman has played for several IPL teams, including Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, and Chennai Super Kings. He won the IPL title with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016 and with Chennai Super Kings in 2023.

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