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Bangladesh Star Mustafizur Rahman Signs with Dubai Capitals for ILT20 2025-26

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Bangladesh pace spearhead Mustafizur Rahman is set for his first-ever appearance in the International League T20 (ILT20) after signing with defending champions Dubai Capitals. The franchise confirmed the news on Tuesday, August 12, through their official social media handles, revealing that the left-arm quick will replace England pacer Luke Wood in the squad.

This will be the 29-year-old’s maiden stint in the UAE-based tournament, adding another chapter to his illustrious franchise cricket journey.

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Experienced T20 Campaigner Joins Star-Studded Squad

A seasoned campaigner in the T20 circuit, Mustafizur has already left his mark in the IPL, LPL, PSL, and England’s Vitality Blast. The fourth edition of the ILT20, overseen by the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB), is scheduled from December 2 to January 4, featuring six competitive teams.

However, the dates overlap with the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), raising uncertainty over whether the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will issue him a No Objection Certificate (NOC).

The Dubai Capitals have assembled a formidable line-up with the additions of all-rounders Gulbadin Naib and Dasun Shanaka, fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera, and West Indies stars Rovman Powell and Shai Hope.

Mustafizur’s T20 record speaks for itselfβ€”362 wickets in 289 matches at an average of 21.49 and an economy of 7.45, including six four-wicket hauls and four five-wicket hauls.

IPL Journey and Future Prospects

Earlier in the 2025 IPL season, the Bangladeshi pacer was picked up by Delhi Capitals for INR 6 crore as a replacement for Jake Fraser-McGurk. He featured in three matches, claiming four wickets, with a standout performance of 3/33.

With this ILT20 signing, Mustafizur will now have represented teams in six different overseas franchise leagues. His IPL career has seen him don the jerseys of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals.

Looking ahead, the upcoming IPL auction will be a mini-auction, where most franchises are expected to retain their core squads. However, under the new replacement rules, Delhi Capitals cannot directly retain Mustafizur and must bid for him again if they want him back.

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