IPL chairman Arun Dhumal on Mustafizur Rahman's exit from KKR: 'Unfortunate'

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has finally broken his silence on Mustafizur Rahman’s omission from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), three months after the controversy around the Bangladesh pacer dominated headlines.

In December last year, Mustafizur was signed for Rs 9.20 crore, making him the most expensive Bangladeshi cricketer in IPL history. However, KKR were later forced to release the left-arm pacer following a BCCI directive amid tensions between India and Bangladesh.

Dhumal said it was unfortunate that the seamer was unable



to take part in the tournament.

“I would only say it was unfortunate. Beyond that, I do not have much knowledge,” Dhumal told the Financial Times.

“It is unfortunate, I would say, the way things unfold at times. I do not think the government has any interest or any role to play in running cricket day to day. The government is supportive of cricket at large. But, yes, sometimes events happen around us and decisions follow. I am sure good sense will prevail and that this will not be the case going forward,” Dhumal added.