Mustafizur sets maximum base price in IPL auction

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman will enter into the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction with maximum available base price INR two crore.

His decision placed him among an elite group of 45 players who have opted for the top-tier price bracket. The list also includes prominent names like Cameron Green, Liam Livingstone, Ravi Bishnoi, Venkatesh Iyer, Matheesha Pathirana, and Wanindu Hasaranga.

Mustafizur, so far, played in five teams in IPL with his last franchise was Delhi Capitals, which didn't retain him in this season.

As of now, he played 60 matches in the IPL, taking 65 wickets. In his inaugural season in IPL, he played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, helping them win the title with 17 wickets in 16 matches.

His performance earned him the emerging player of the season and he remains the only overseas player to win this title.