In a surprising turn of events, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is reportedly set to release Mustafizur Rahman ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction. The Bangladeshi pacer, who was a key performer for CSK last season, took 14 wickets in just 9 matches, becoming one of the top wicket-takers for the team. However, despite his stellar performance, the franchise seems to have made a strategic decision to part ways with the left-arm fast bowler.
Chennai Plans to Release Mustafizur Before Auction
Key Points:
Outstanding Performance for CSK: Mustafizur made his debut for Chennai last season and picked up 14 wickets in 9 games, proving his worth as a reliable bowler.
IPL Auction Entry: Mustafizur’s base price was set at INR 2 crore in last December’s auction, where Chennai was the only team to bid for him.
Chennai’s Decision: As the IPL franchises can retain a maximum of six players, including one through the Right to Match (RTM) rule, CSK has opted to release Mustafizur to focus on other core players.
Retained Players List: CSK’s retained players include Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Daryl Mitchell, and Matheesha Pathirana.
Strategic Release: The decision to release Mustafizur might be a part of a larger strategy to build a more balanced team for the upcoming IPL season.
It remains to be seen if another franchise will pick Mustafizur in the upcoming auction, given his proven track record in the league.
