BCB bars Mustafizur and Nahid from finishing PSL 2026 after injury concerns

Bangladesh Cricket Board withdraws NOCs for Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana, ending their PSL 2026 campaigns due to injury and workload management.

Post-third game decisions made Following the conclusion of the third match, the Bangladesh Cricket Board announced that both Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana would not return for the Pakistan Super League. Mustafizur had returned from the PSL with a knee injury and missed the first two ODIs against New Zealand before claiming a five-wicket haul in the third ODI in Chattogram. ## Medical assessment and rehab plans for Mustafizur The board stated that Mustafizur would undergo an immediate scan to evaluate his condition more thoroughly. After the scan, he would begin a rehabilitation program supervised by the BCB medical staff. Due to these medical steps, the board revoked the No Objection Certificate it had previously granted to Mustafizur, removing him from the remainder of PSL 2026. ## Nahid Rana also ruled out of PSL finish Alongside Mustafizur and Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana was rested for the first two T20Is against New Zealand commencing the following week to manage workloads. This decision also meant Rana would not take part in the rest of the PSL. ## Rana and Mustafizur’s PSL performances Nahid Rana impressed while playing for Zalmi, taking four wickets in a single game while maintaining pace and accuracy. Over four matches, he collected seven wickets at an economy rate of 5.42. Mustafizur, representing Qalandars, secured six wickets across five games at an economy rate of 7.17. ## Future assignments for both players Nahid Rana’s next commitment will be the Test series against Pakistan scheduled for May. Mustafizur is expected to feature in the white-ball matches against Australia in June.