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Fans were not happy after Delhi Capitals signed Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman as replacement for Jake-Fraser McGurk for the remainder of IPL 2025.
IPL 2025; Delhi Capitals signed Mustafizur Rahman (X)
Delhi Capitals signed Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman as a replacement for Australian sensation Jake Fraser-McGurk, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
The 29-year-old Mustafizur, a seasoned campaigner with 106 T20 Internationals to his name, marks a familiar return to the Delhi franchise.
But some fans are not happy as the hashtag ‘#BoycottDelhiCapitals’ started trending on X, formerly Twitter.
Some fans pointed out the injustice ofminorities in India’s neighbour along with of the cricketer’s compatriot’s show of support of Pakistan-backed terrorism in India.
Hindus are slaughtered in Bangladesh, After all the franchises boycotted bangladeshi players in ipl auction, Delhi Capitals has shamelessly signed Bangladeshi player Mustafizur Rahman now! Hindus be united & boycott This Anti-National Franchise 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/BVtpSH0XOl
— Voice of Hindus (@Warlock_Shubh) May 14, 2025
—I hate to say this or for that matter politicize this, but has Delhi Capitals management lost it?Why are we getting a pacer from Bangladesh, especially knowing what’s the current geopolitical climate there? This is absolutely ludicrous.#BoycottDelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/XR9aGoZ49Q— vedika (@vedikabaisa) May 14, 2025
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Rahman, who made his IPL debut in 2016, previously represented the Delhi Capitals during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In 2022, he picked up eight wickets in eight matches with an economy of 7.62 and in the following season, he played two matches for Delhi Capitals.
“The JSW and GMR co-owned franchise Delhi Capitals today announced the signing of Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman as a replacement for Australian opener Jake Fraser-McGurk, who will be unavailable for the remainder of the TATA IPL 2025 season,” the franchise stated in a release.
While the loss of Jake Fraser-McGurk — one of the most explosive openers of last season — is a significant blow, Mustafizur’s inclusion is a strategic pivot that strengthens Delhi’s bowling depth. Fraser-McGurk, who lit up IPL 2024 with a flurry of blazing half-centuries and a record-setting 15-ball fifty earlier in the season, had quickly become a fan favourite.
However, his early departure due to personal reasons has opened the door for Delhi to reinforce their attack instead.
“Delhi Capitals (DC) have signed Mustafizur Rahman as Jake Fraser-McGurk has opted to leave from the remainder of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to personal reasons,” the IPL statement reads.
Mustafizur’s best season for Delhi came in 2022, when he claimed eight wickets in as many matches at an economy rate of 7.62. Though limited to just two games in 2023, his experience in bowling across phases — including the powerplay and death overs — remains invaluable.
Across his IPL career, the Bangladesh pacer has featured in 57 matches, picking up as many 61 wickets at an economy of 8.14.
He has previously represented franchises like Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, and Rajasthan Royals, and now rejoins Delhi at a time when their campaign teeters on the edge of a playoff push.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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