Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman will not play in the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand. Instead, he will represent Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) in two phases to participate in the franchise-based tournament. The PSL is scheduled to begin on March 26, 2026, and Mustafizur will play until April 12.

After completing his PSL commitments, Mustafizur is expected to return to Bangladesh to join the national team for the One Day International (ODI) series against New Zealand. Following the ODI series, he will again return to the PSL on April 24 with a second-phase NOC, allowing him to play until May 3. His decision to prioritize franchise cricket has led to his absence from the T20 series against New Zealand.

The arrangement reflects Mustafizur’s commitment to Lahore Qalandars and the BCB’s approval of his participation in the PSL during this period.