Bangladesh Cricket Board Revokes NOC for Mustafizur Rahman Amid Medical Concerns

BCB Revokes NOC for Mustafizur Rahman

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has rescinded the No Objection Certificate (NOC) granted to Mustafizur Rahman, preventing him from participating in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). This decision follows medical advice for the left-arm pacer to undergo further evaluation after the third ODI against New Zealand.

According to an official statement from the BCB, the medical team assessed Mustafizur's health and recommended an urgent scan. The statement noted, "It has been decided that the player will undergo an immediate scan to further assess his condition, after which he will commence a rehabilitation programme under the supervision of the BCB Medical Team."

Consequently, the board confirmed that Mustafizur will miss the remainder of the PSL 2026 season. The release stated, "In this regard, the Board has withdrawn the No Objection Certificate (NOC) previously issued to Mustafizur. He will therefore not be available to participate in the remainder of PSL 2026."

Nahid Rana's PSL Participation Also Denied

In another decision, the BCB has decided not to release fast bowler Nahid Rana for the PSL. This choice is made to ensure he is adequately prepared for the upcoming Test matches. The BCB stated, "The BCB would also like to inform that fast bowler Nahid Rana will not be released for PSL 2026. This decision has been taken to allow him adequate time to prepare for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan next month."

Bangladesh recently triumphed over New Zealand by 55 runs in the third ODI, securing the series 2-1. They successfully defended a total of 265 runs in Chattogram, where Nahid Rana was honored as Player of the Series.

New Squad Announced for T20Is Against New Zealand

Bangladesh has unveiled a revamped squad for the first two T20Is against New Zealand, commencing on April 27 in Chattogram. Key pacers, including Mustafizur, Taskin Ahmed, and Nahid Rana, have been rested, allowing new talents to step in. Notable additions include pace-bowling allrounder Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, who is set to make his T20I debut, and death-overs specialist Ripon Mondal, recognized for his consistent domestic performances.

The squad for the initial two T20Is includes: Litton Das (Captain), Mohammed Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Mohammed Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Tawhid Hridoy, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Ripon Mondol, Shaif Uddin, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain.

Upcoming Test Series Against Pakistan

Following the T20I series, Bangladesh is set to host Pakistan for a two-match Test series, which will commence on May 8.