IPL 2023: B'desh cricketers Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan & Litton Das to play in IPL Match

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• Apr 1, 2023 | Dhupali Das

IPL 2023: The Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals have cause to celebrate as their star Bangladeshi cricketers are slated to become...

Digital Desk: The Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals have cause to celebrate as their star Bangladeshi cricketers are slated to become part of their respective teams. The news that Mustafizur Rahman will join the Delhi Capitals on April 1 is a huge boost for the team's bowling attack. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders are overjoyed to welcome talented batsman Litton Das and world No. 1 T20 all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to their squad. Meanwhile, DC will play its first game against LSG, and KKR will play its first game against PBKS on April 1.

This news could not have come at a better time as both clubs prepare for their season openers. At the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, the Delhi Capitals will face the Lucknow Super Giants. While the Kolkata Knight Riders will face the Punjab Kings in a match at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. 

IPL 2023: Mustafizur Rahman Heading to India

Unquestionably, Mustafizur Rahman's arrival will give the Delhi Capitals' bowling attack a much-needed boost. He is anticipated to complement bowlers like Mitchell Marsh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Ishant Sharma because of his well-known fast bowling abilities. Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders will seek to leverage Shakib Al Hasan's experience and all-around abilities to bolster their squad. On the other side, Litton Das can give the KKR batting order stability and depth. 

As the IPL season begins, fans of these two sides will be watching their Bangladeshi stars closely. The arrival of these players has undoubtedly added to the anticipation and excitement surrounding the league this year. It remains to be seen how these players will adjust to the Indian conditions and the tournament's challenges. However, the news of their joining has provided both teams a much-needed boost.

Shadow Ban on Bangladeshi Cricketers

Earlier, there were rumours that Bangladeshi stars might experience a shadow ban in upcoming IPL Auctions. The cause is the Bangladesh Cricket Board's antics, which charted its own path with bilateral series during the IPL. However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board has now granted their players the NOC to play in IPL season 16.

The arrival of these star Bangladeshi cricketers is certainly exciting news for both the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Delhi Capitals. The league promises to be exciting, and with the addition of these players, the challenges have been raised even higher. It will be exciting to see how these players support their individual teams and whether their performance can help them qualify for the playoffs.