Seven Bangladesh Cricketers Register for IPL 2027 Mini Auction
Seven cricketers from Bangladesh have registered for the IPL 2027 mini auction, with fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman among the most prominent names. Rahman, who was released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the previous season following a controversy, has expressed his interest in returning to the tournament.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has submitted the names of seven players for the IPL 2027 mini auction. According to an India Today report dated November 11, BCB Cricket Operations Chairman Shahriar Nafees confirmed the development.
The list includes fast bowlers Mustafizur Rahman, Nahid Rana, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam. Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain and batter Towhid Hridoy have also registered for the auction.
Nafees said the registration was part of the standard procedure ahead of the auction. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had requested other national cricket boards to submit the names of players interested in participating in the IPL. Bangladesh's seven players were included as part of this process.
Rahman's registration has brought the controversy surrounding his exclusion from IPL 2026 back into focus.
During the previous season's auction, Kolkata Knight Riders acquired Rahman for Rs 9.20 crore, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi player in IPL history. However, before the start of the season, the BCCI instructed KKR to release the fast bowler from its squad, citing recent developments.
At the time, reports of attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh had triggered protests in India. Against this backdrop, the decision was taken to remove Rahman from the KKR squad.
The franchise complied with the BCCI's directive, and Rahman was released without playing a single match. The Bangladesh Cricket Board also expressed its dissatisfaction with the decision.
The controversy surrounding Rahman was not limited to the IPL. Tensions also emerged in cricketing relations between India and Bangladesh.
India and Sri Lanka were scheduled to co-host the T20 World Cup in February 2026. Citing security concerns, the Bangladesh Cricket Board requested that its matches be held in Sri Lanka instead of India.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) rejected the request following a security assessment. Bangladesh subsequently refused to play in India under the scheduled arrangements.
On January 24, 2026, the ICC announced that Scotland would replace Bangladesh in the tournament.
The IPL 2027 mini auction is scheduled to take place in Goa on December 16, 2026. Before the auction, all 10 franchises must submit their lists of retained and released players by the November 17 deadline.
Following the completion of the retention process, the list of players eligible for the auction will be prepared. Franchises will then shortlist players according to their respective requirements.
The IPL has not yet released the final list of players participating in the auction. Therefore, registration by the seven Bangladesh cricketers does not guarantee their inclusion in the final auction list or that they will be acquired by a franchise.
