"A Pakistan cricket club has signed the Bangladesh fast bowler whose removal from the Indian Premier League (IPL) sparked a crisis at the Twenty20 (T20) World Cup. Lahore Qalandars signed Mustafizur Rahman for $230,000 in a draft that allows Pakistan Super League franchises to select one player before the February 11 auction. list of 4 itemsend of list Mustafizur was bought for $1m by the IPL's Kolkata Knight Riders,"
"but on January 3, the Board of Control for Cricket in India ordered Kolkata to release Mustafizur without a public explanation but amid regional tensions. That outraged Bangladesh, and its cricket board asked to shift its T20 World Cup games from India to co-host Sri Lanka because of security concerns. The International Cricket Council (ICC) refused, rejected the reason, and cut Bangladesh from the tournament."
"Mustafizur was drafted by Lahore for a third time since the PSL started in 2016. Once a Qalandar, always a Qalandar, Lahore owner Sameen Rana said in a statement. Mustafizur is not just a player; he's a brother, a key part of our family who never left his talent, experience, and dedication will be invaluable as we aim to defend our title."
Lahore Qalandars signed Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for $230,000 under a pre-auction draft rule. Mustafizur had been bought by IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders for $1 million before the Board of Control for Cricket in India ordered his release on January 3 without public explanation amid regional tensions. Bangladesh protested and asked to shift its T20 World Cup games from India to co-host Sri Lanka citing security concerns. The International Cricket Council refused the request, rejected the security rationale, and removed Bangladesh from the tournament. The Pakistan Cricket Board accused the ICC of double standards, and Pakistan's government ordered its team not to play India.
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