ISLAMABAD: The Lahore Qalandars have announced the signing of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman as a direct signing for the 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Mustafizur, who previously represented the franchise in 2016 and 2018, will once again don the Qalandars’ colours. The deal was finalised for PKR 6.44 crore (approximately BDT 2.81 crore).
A recent controversy surrounding the ICC T20 World Cup arose when Mustafizur was dropped by the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on January 3, following instructions from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). This decision led to a series of events that resulted in Bangladesh being excluded from the marquee T20 event and Pakistan boycotting their group game against India on February 15 in support of Bangladesh.
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Our Bangladeshi brother, @Mustafiz90, picked in 2016 and 2018, is now our direct signing and finally back with the family. Once a Qalandar, always a Qalandar. 🫂
Amount spent on DS: PKR 6.44 Crore 💰#Number1TeamForAReason #QalandarDilSe pic.twitter.com/rLMTJB6ybh
— Lahore Qalandars (@lahoreqalandars) February 5, 2026
“Once a Qalandar, always a Qalandar. Mustafizur is not just a player; he is a brother, a key part of our family who never left,” said Lahore Qalandars owner Sameen Rana. “We are thrilled to welcome him back to our dressing room. His talent, experience, and dedication will be invaluable as we aim to defend our title and make a statement in PSL 11.”
