Two important players will not play the remaining matches of PSL 2026. Mustafizur Rahman and Nahid Rana have been withdrawn by the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
This decision affects Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi as the tournament moves toward the playoffs.
Why both players are out
On April 23, the Bangladesh Cricket Board cancelled the No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) of both players.
This means they cannot continue playing in PSL 2026.
Reason summary
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | Injury and rehabilitation |
| Nahid Rana | Test series preparation |
Mustafizur Rahman’s situation
Mustafizur Rahman is dealing with injury concerns.
The BCB medical team decided that he needs rest and proper treatment. He will undergo scans and follow a rehabilitation program.
Even though he performed well recently, including a strong bowling spell in an ODI match, the board chose to focus on his fitness.
Nahid Rana’s preparation plan
Nahid Rana has been asked to focus on red-ball cricket.
He will prepare for the upcoming Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Test series schedule
| Series | Dates |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh vs Pakistan | May 8 to May 20 |
This is an important series, so the board wants him fully prepared.
PSL 2026 performance
Both players had a good impact in the matches they played.
Player stats
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafizur Rahman | 5 | 6 | 20.33 |
| Nahid Rana | 4 | 7 | 10.85 |
Nahid Rana especially impressed with his wicket-taking ability in a short time.
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Impact on teams
Peshawar Zalmi
- Lose a young and in-form fast bowler
- Will need other bowlers to step up
Lahore Qalandars
- Miss an experienced bowler like Mustafizur
- Will have to adjust bowling strategy
Both teams will need to make changes as the competition becomes tougher.
What this means going forward
- Teams will try new combinations in bowling
- Other players will get chances to perform
- Match strategies may change in upcoming games
For fans, this means seeing new players take responsibility in important matches.
Final thoughts
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken this step to protect player fitness and prepare for international matches.
Mustafizur Rahman will focus on recovery, while Nahid Rana will get ready for Test cricket.
Their absence will impact PSL teams, but it also opens the door for other players to shine in the final stage of the tournament.
