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IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders Consider Blessing Muzarabani to Replace Mustafizur Rahman

IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders Consider Blessing Muzarabani to Replace Mustafizur Rahman

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are looking at Blessing Muzarabani as a possible replacement for Mustafizur Rahman in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. KKR released Mustafizur from their squad in January after instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Now, the team is considering Muzarabani as one of the options to replace him. With less than 2 weeks left for the IPL 2026 season to commence, KKR haven’t yet named a replacement for Mustafizur. Considering two of their other fast bowlers, Harshit Rana and Matheesha Pathirana, are currently out with injuries, KKR need to be proactive and assemble a proper unit.

KKR Eye Blessing Muzarabani as Mustafizur Rahman Replacement

According to RevSportz journalist Debasis Sen, Blessing is one of the players being considered as Mustafizur’s replacement. The Zimbabwe fast bowler had earlier joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru as a temporary replacement for Lungi Ngidi last year. During the IPL 2022 season, he was also Lucknow Super Giants’ net bowler. Blessing has also followed KKR and Andre Russell, power coach, on social media which further fueled the speculation.

However, there is one issue. Blessing has already been signed by Islamabad United for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026. During the T20 World Cup 2026, he was named as a replacement for West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph, with the deal worth PKR 1.10 crore. Of course, Blessing can withdraw from the PSL.

Last year, Corbin Bosch had done the same after the Mumbai Indians (MI) offered him a contract. He left the Peshawar Zalmi and was subsequently fined and handed a 1-year ban from the PSL. Blessing can do the same if KKR indeed offers him a contract.

 

LastModified Date: 2026-03-13 21:31:23

FAQs

Q. Why did KKR release Mustafizur Rahman?
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KKR released Mustafizur Rahman following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India earlier this year.

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