Mustafizur Signed by Delhi Capitals for Record Fee

DHAKA, May 14, 2025 (BSS) – Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been recruited by Delhi Capitals for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is set to resume on May 17.

The left-arm seamer has been acquired for a remarkable sum of INR 6 crore (approximately BDT 8.58 crore and US$ 7 lakh), marking the highest-ever contract for a Bangladeshi cricketer in IPL history. This contract surpasses the previous record held by Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, who was signed for US$ 6 lakh.

Delhi Capitals confirmed the signing on their official website, stating that Mustafizur will replace Australian batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, who has opted out of rejoining the team for the rest of the season. Fraser-McGurk was initially bought for INR 9 crore (around US$ 1.07 million) during the mega auction.

Mustafizur had previously gone unsold during the mega auction despite setting a base price of INR 2 crore.

The pacer has previously played for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022 and IPL 2023, where he took nine wickets across both seasons. However, he will not be eligible for retention by Delhi for IPL 2026 due to the updated replacement rules.

Under the IPL’s original regulations, teams were allowed to sign replacements in the event of illness or injury, provided it occurred during or before their 12th match of the season. However, the league has now amended these rules, enabling teams to sign temporary replacements for the remainder of the revised season.