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IPL 2026: KKR signs Blessing Muzarabani as replacement for Mustafizur Rahman
KKR replaced Mustafizur Rahman with Muzarabani, impressed by his 13 wickets in six matches at the T20 World Cup, adding pace depth to their IPL 2026 squad.
- Kolkata Knight Riders announced on Friday that they signed Zimbabwe pace bowler Blessing Muzarabani as the replacement for Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman, released under BCCI guidance.
- After the T20 World Cup, the franchise said his pace and consistency add further depth to KKR's pace attack, leading to their decision to sign Muzarabani.
- The 6 ft 8 right-arm quick brings steep bounce and has claimed over 90 wickets in more than 80 T20 Internationals at an average of around 21, having joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru last year as a replacement for the injured Lungi Ngidi.
- Muzarabani is due to arrive in Kolkata on March 17 after withdrawing from a Pakistan Super League contract with Islamabad United, altering KKR's squad with his trophy-winning PSL experience at Multan Sultans.
- For Muzarabani the move represents a new opportunity as KKR reveal their kit on March 14 and prepare for the IPL opener and home fixture in April.
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KKR sign Blessing Muzarabani for IPL 2026, Zimbabwe pacer leaves PSL contract
Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders have signed pacer Blessing Muzarabani for the IPL 2026. He replaced Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman in the squad, who was released soon after the auction, as per BCCI's guidelines.
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Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani will play for KKR in IPL 2026. He will replace Mustafizur Rahman in the team. Blessing Muzarabani has signed a contract with KKR. Kolkata Knight Riders announced this news on March 13. IPL 2026 will start on March 28. KKR announced that Muzarabani will join the franchise on March 17. Muzarabani will play in IPL after leaving PSL Before joining IPL, Blessing Muzarabani was associated with the Pakistan Su…
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