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Blessing Muzarabani Joins KKR for IPL 2026 As Mustafizur Rahman's Replacement, Withdraws from PSL

The 29-year-old replaces Bangladesh international Mustafizur Rahman, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to KKR's release of the Bangladesh player after the BCCI's directive.

Blessing Muzarabani Joins KKR for IPL 2026 As Mustafizur Rahman's Replacement, Withdraws from PSL
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have officially signed Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. The 29-year-old replaces Bangladesh international Mustafizur Rahman, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to KKR's release of the Bangladesh player after the BCCI's directive. Muzarabani joins the squad at his base price of INR 75 Lakhs, marking a significant opportunity for the pacer to return to the world's most prominent T20 stage. Muzarabani has also pulled out of PSL 2026, where the player was to represent Islamabad United. IPL 2026 Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Get Fixtures, Time Table of First Phase.

KKR Sign Blessing Muzarabani

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