Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have released Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL squad following instructions from the BCCI. Earlier, confirming the move, the franchise said in a statement that the board has permitted KKR to sign a replacement in accordance with IPL regulations.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed the decision. Rahman was picked up by the KKR for 9.20 crore rupees at the December mini-auction, the highest price ever paid for a Bangladeshi player in IPL history. The 30-year-old pacer has taken 65 wickets in 60 IPL matches since making his debut in 2016.