Dhaka: Bangladesh's left-arm paceman, Mustafizur Rahman, could get NOC (No Objection Certificate) for two matches out of the remaining three league-phase matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals, who confirmed the signing of the pacer on Wednesday.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) could also grant Shakib Al Hasan NOC to play for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The IPL is set to resume on May 17 after being suspended due to the recent India-Pakistan conflict. Delhi, who are fifth on the points table and are yet to confirm a playoff spot, are scheduled to play Gujarat Titans on May 18, Mumbai Indians on May 21, and Punjab Kings on May 24 in their final three league-phase matches.
Mustafizur, who was signed for the remainder of the IPL season by Delhi for INR 6 crore, had asked the BCB for NOC for Delhi's last three league matches.
"Mustafizur has already been selected for the national team, and he has left for the UAE with the team [yesterday]. We want to maintain the rules and regulations that state that once you get selected, you will have to play for the national team," BCB director Iftekhar Rahman Mithu told The Daily Star on Thursday.
"Delhi has contacted us for Mustafizur's service for three of their remaining league matches (on May 18, 21, and 24). We have matches on May 17 and 19 against the UAE. After the national team assignment, Mustafizur won't have any problem playing the remaining two matches," Mithu added.
Following the T20Is against the UAE, Bangladesh are scheduled to travel to Pakistan for a five-match T20I series.
Meanwhile, in Shakib's case, BCB seems to be positive about granting him NOC.
"As far as Shakib is concerned, I'm okay with his participation in the PSL," Mithu said.
Shakib is not currently under a contract with BCB. However, it remains customary to ask the board for NOC for any player to participate in any recognised foreign leagues.
