Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman is unlikely to receive any financial compensation after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on BCCI’s instructions. Mustafizur was bought by KKR for Rs 9.20 crore in the IPL auction after competitive bids from Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.

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In response to the BCCI’s decision, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has demanded that its T20 World Cup matches be shifted from India to Sri Lanka. While the move has sparked debate over the player’s rights, especially since he neither voluntarily withdrew from the tournament nor was accused of any wrongdoing, sources say the current policy framework leaves little scope for compensation.

“Usually up to 50 percent of the compensation is paid from insurance. This is better for India’s centrally contracted cricketers who are usually paid by the BCCI in case of injury,” an IPL source familiar with the matter told PTI on condition of anonymity. However, Mustafizur’s case does not fall under the standard insurance clause.

This current situation is not covered by insurance claims, so KKR is under no official obligation to pay a single penny. “It’s unfortunate, but Mustafizur has no choice but to take the legal route, which is also within the jurisdiction of Indian law. No foreign cricketer would want to go through this or approach the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS),” the source said.

The source further explained that the broader geopolitical context also acts as a barrier. “The India-Bangladesh political climate is far more volatile than India-Pakistan, and that could change next year, so why would anyone risk legal action,” the source said to media.

Given the current situation, Mustafizur appears to be walking away empty-handed, despite being a high-value player and having no disciplinary or professional violations against him, highlighting the limitations of player protection in situations driven by political and administrative reasons rather than sporting ones.