Table of Contents
- Mustafizur Rahman: The fizz in high demand
- High stakes and intense bidding wars expected
- Six Teams poised for Mustafizur’s bidding war
- 1. Delhi Capitals (DC)
- 2. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- 3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- 4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- 5. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- 6. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction looms, participating teams have meticulously crafted their wish lists, gearing up for the bidding spectacle set to unfold. The perennial trend of overseas players taking center stage in the IPL auctions is expected to continue, with a noteworthy 119 overseas players competing for bids. Franchises are ready to unleash their financial might, eyeing international talents to fortify their squads.
Mustafizur Rahman: The fizz in high demand
One standout name among the coveted overseas players is Bangladesh’s pace sensation, Mustafizur Rahman, affectionately known as “The Fizz.” Mustafizur has risen as a distinguished figure in Bangladesh cricket, thanks to his mastery of the off-cutters, making him a potent force in the T20 format.
Mustafizur’s success in various T20 leagues worldwide has solidified his reputation as one of the most skilled and reliable fast bowlers in contemporary cricket. Whether exploiting swinging conditions or showcasing variations on slower tracks, the left-arm bowler has consistently been a key contributor to T20 teams.
High stakes and intense bidding wars expected
With substantial experience in the IPL, Mustafizur is poised to attract lucrative deals from multiple franchises keen on securing his impactful services. As anticipation builds for the IPL 2024 auction, the cricketing world awaits high stakes and intense bidding wars for the finest talents.
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Six Teams poised for Mustafizur’s bidding war
As excitement mounts for the IPL 2024 auction, here are the five teams ready to step into the spotlight for the eagerly awaited bidding battle for the dynamic Bangladesh seamer.
1. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Having secured Mustafizur’s services in the IPL 2022 mega auction for INR 2 crore, Delhi Capitals may express interest in acquiring him again. He contributed to DC’s campaigns in both the 2022 and 2023 seasons, participating in a total of 10 matches and securing 9 wickets. With a formidable pace battery featuring Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Ishant Sharma, and Mukesh Kumar, Mustafizur would add significant depth to DC’s bowling unit.
2. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Despite possessing adept pacers Umran Malik and Fazalhaq Farooqi, SRH is in search of a premium pacer capable of delivering in both opening and death overs. Mustafizur’s skills make him a suitable candidate to fortify SRH’s bowling unit for IPL 2024. In an effort to fortify their bowling unit and enhance its capabilities, SRH might pursue the acquisition of the Bangladeshi pacer in the IPL 2024 auction.
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Releasing several pace options in the previous season, such as Josh Hazlewood, Harshal Patel, David Willey, RCB aims to strengthen their pace bowling for IPL 2024. Mustafizur’s ability to deliver in all phases of the game makes him a potential target for RCB in the upcoming auction.
4. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
With no current overseas fast bowler, KKR are likely to pursue Mustafizur to bolster their bowling attack. The left-armer will give them something they have been searching from a while, a genuine wicket-taker who has the ability to open the bowling and can deliver death overs.
5. Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Mustafizur’s stellar performance in 2021, where he secured 14 wickets for Rajasthan Royals, makes a compelling case for his return to the Royals. Currently, the Royals have a decent Indian pace attack with Avesh Khan, Navdeep Saini, Prasidh Krishna, Sandeep Sharma, in the outfit. When it comes to overseas pace options, they only have Trent Boult. Since Boult has expertise of delivering opening spells, Rajasthan may again acquire Mustafizur to solve their problem of having a death overs specialist.
6. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
LSG, featuring pace options like Naveen ul Haq, Mark Wood, and Mohsin Khan, aims to strengthen their pace attack with Mustafizur’s T20 expertise. The combination of Naveen and Mustafizur could prove formidable, especially in the slog overs for the Lucknow-based franchise.
