Mustafizur Rahman makes cryptic put up, raises questions over IPL 2025 availability | Cricket Information – The Occasions of India

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman stirred the pot on social media with a cryptic tweet on Tuesday that learn, “Heading to UAE to play towards them. Preserve me in your prayers.” Whereas the tweet referred to his inclusion within the Bangladesh squad for the two-match T20I sequence towards UAE on Might 17 and 19, it got here simply hours after Delhi Capitals introduced him as a alternative for Jake Fraser-McGurk in IPL 2025 triggering widespread confusion. Delhi Capitals confirmed Mustafizur’s return to the franchise, with the left-arm seamer coming in for Australian sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk, who has opted out of the rest of the season as a consequence of private causes. Mustafizur, who has performed for DC within the 2022 and 2023 seasons, was signed for INR 6 crore. Nonetheless, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) solid speedy doubt on the transfer, stating that they’d not but obtained a proper request for a No-Objection Certificates (NOC). “I can not say (whether or not Mustafiz will be a part of Delhi Capitals),” BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury advised Cricbuzz. “He’s with the crew (flying to UAE), no? We’ve not received any resolution (becoming a member of Delhi Capitals) on this regard but.”Quiz: Who’s that IPL participant? The uncertainty leaves DC in a tough state of affairs, particularly with the playoff race heating up. Mustafizur’s expertise could possibly be important as Delhi put together to tackle fellow contenders Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, and Punjab Kings of their remaining three video games. They’re at present fifth with 13 factors from 11 matches, simply behind MI who’ve performed yet another fixture. With 61 IPL wickets to his identify and a repute as one of the crucial misleading T20 bowlers within the recreation, Mustafizur’s availability may make a giant distinction to DC’s playoff hopes — however for now, his journey seems headed for UAE, not the IPL. Whether or not the pacer will change his Bangladesh jersey for the DC blue later this week stays a ready recreation.