English cricketer and former Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Moeen Ali has revealed that he was extremely happy for his former CSK teammate. Mustafizur Rahman To clinch a deal with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the auction for IPL 2026. Mustafizur was bought by the Kolkata-based franchise for a handsome sum of Rs 9.2 crore.
Moeen reflected on the amount of expertise the Bangladesh pacer possesses as a bowler and said he was unlucky not to get enough support during his lone season at CSK in 2023. Moeen also pointed to the hard work put in by the fast bowler behind the scenes and expressed his delight at the Bangladeshi fast bowler being valued at the above mentioned price.
“I'm really happy for him. He deserves it. He's very underrated. He has great skills, goes under the radar. I felt sorry for him at CSK because he did well in the beginning. There were a few games where it didn't go well for him and then he barely played. He's been avoiding it for years. I think he was just in the auction, putting his name in and hoping for the best. Going at that price is a bonus for him, ” Moeen shared. shave before the wicket podcast.
Mustafizur last represented Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025. He played only three matches for the franchise after coming in as an injury replacement for Jake Fraser-McGurk. Mustafizur was not retained by the Capitals before the auction.
He is currently playing the ILT20 playing for Dubai Capitals. Talking about the figures so far in IPL, Mustafizur has taken 65 wickets in 60 matches at an economy rate of 8.13. He has been a part of five teams so far.
KKR A total of 13 players were bought in the auction in Abu Dhabi. Mustafizur became the third-highest pick in descending order of final price after Cameron Green (INR 25.2 crore) and Mathiesha Pathirana (INR 18 crore). The three-time IPL champions will be aiming for a better season after finishing eighth in IPL 2025.
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