IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals have a reason to rejoice as their star Bangladeshi cricketers are set to join their respective teams. The news of Mustafizur Rahman joining the Delhi Capitals on April 1 has come as a great boost to the team’s bowling attack. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders are elated to have the talented batter Litton Das and world No.1 T20 all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan joining their team. Meanwhile, DC will play their first game against LSG and KKR will be up against PBKS, both teams will play their season opener on April 1. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
The timing of this news could not have been better as both teams are gearing up for their season openers. Delhi Capitals will face off against Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. While the Kolkata Knight Riders will be up against Punjab Kings, which is scheduled to be played at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium.
IPL 2023: Mustafizur Rahman Heading to India
Heading to India for IPL 2023. Can’t wait to join my @DelhiCapitals family. ✈️#YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/NnizGwdxKa
— Mustafizur Rahman (@Mustafiz90) April 1, 2023
The arrival of Mustafizur Rahman will undoubtedly provide a much-needed boost to the Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack. His skills as a fast bowler are well-known, and he is expected to complement the likes of Mitchell Marsh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Ishant Sharma. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders will look to leverage the experience and all-round abilities of Shakib Al Hasan to bolster their squad. Litton Das, on the other hand, can provide stability and depth to the KKR batting line-up.
As the IPL season kicks off, fans of these two teams will be eagerly awaiting the performances of their Bangladeshi stars. The arrival of these players has certainly added to the excitement and anticipation surrounding the league this year. It remains to be seen how these players will adapt to the Indian conditions and the challenges of the tournament. Nonetheless, the news of their joining has certainly given both teams a much-needed boost.
Shadow Ban on Bangladeshi Cricketers
Earlier, there were speculations that Bangladeshi players could face a shadow ban in future IPL Auctions. The reason is the Bangladesh Cricket Board’s antics, which charted its own course with bilateral series during the IPL. But now Bangladesh Cricket Board has given the NOC to their cricketers to participate in the IPL season 16.
The arrival of these star Bangladeshi cricketers is undoubtedly a great piece of news for both the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Delhi Capitals. The league promises to be an exciting one, and with the addition of these players, the stakes have been raised even higher. It will be interesting to see how these players contribute to their respective teams and whether they can help them secure a spot in the playoffs.
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