Bangladeshi star Mustafizur could spark BBL interest - Cricte.com.au

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Hot prospect Mustafizur Rahman could come on the radar as BBL clubs look to finalise their lists for BBL|06

Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman could well ignite a bidding war between several KFC Big Bash League clubs as the T20 magician's stock continues to soar. Mustafizur is one of the hottest T20 bowlers in the world right now, dominating the Indian Premier League at the Sunrisers Hyderabad with lively left-arm pace, deceptive slower balls and a hostile yorker. Quick Single: Aussies praise 'little genius' lighting up IPL Seven BBL clubs have at least one overseas vacancy for BBL|06 – only the Melbourne Stars have already filled their quota with English pair Luke Wright and Kevin Pietersen signed on – and the Melbourne Renegades may have got an early jump on their rivals in the race for Mustafizur.

The Bangladeshi's IPL coach Tom Moody is a director at the Renegades, who currently have two overseas spots available on their list, although one is expected to be taken by the return of West Indies allrounder Dwayne Bravo. Moody's close connection with Mustafizur could be a deal-breaker for the Renegades should they want to sign the 20-year-old, as they aim to add to their lone semi-finals appearance in BBL|02. Quick Single: Where your club stands for BBL|06 Coach David Saker recently expressed a desire to boost his side's bowling stocks after a disappointing campaign last summer, which saw them miss the finals for the third consecutive season. "To be fair, we probably need an overseas bowler," Saker told The Age. "We're looking at whether to go down that track or to recruit a bowler from inside Australia."

Recently described as a "little genius" by Sydney Sixers captain and Sunrisers teammate Moises Henriques, Mustafizur could also be swayed to the SCG with the Sixers having room for two international signings. Sydney Thunder's former captain and new list manager Mike Hussey has also had a first-hand look at the youngster in his role as an IPL commentator. Musatfizur could be an option to replace legendary allrounder Jacques Kallis at the reigning champions, who are expected to re-sign thrilling allrounder Andre Russell in the off-season. Perth Scorchers also have both of their overseas spots vacant, while Hobart, Adelaide and Brisbane can sign one more international each.

If Mustafizur does find a home in the BBL next summer he would be the second Bangladeshi to play in Australia after Shakib Al Hasan, who turned out for the Strikers and Renegades in BBL|02 and BBL|04 respectively. Relatively unknown two months ago, Mustafizur burst onto the radar after a stunning display in the IPL and the preceding World T20. Quick Single: Tiger cub explodes on the international stage The 20-year-old claimed nine wickets in three matches for Bangladesh in the showpiece T20 tournament in India in March, including a haul of 5-22 against semi-finalists and world No.1 ranked T20 team New Zealand. In nine matches for Hyderabad under the captaincy of Australia's David Warner, Mustafizur has captured 13 wickets, one behind competition leader Mitchell McClenaghan of the Mumbai Indians. While his wicket-taking prowess would be enough to spark an interest from franchises around the globe, it's his economy rate that makes him the perfect T20 package.

Mustifizur has allowed only 6.15 runs per over this season, the fewest by any bowler to have bowled at least 10 overs. And what's more impressive is the time of the match that Warner has employed his young gun. Quick Single: Beguiling Mustifizur plays a lone hand Commanding perhaps the best pace attack in the IPL, Warner has used Mustafizur predominantly in the second half of the innings, saving him for the 'death' overs when batsmen are looking to clear the rope and accrue as many runs as they can as quickly as possible. The left-armer's best performance this IPL season was a frugal 2-9 from four overs against Kings XI Punjab.

Bowling his first over in the last over of the powerplay, Mustafizur started with a wicket maiden and conceded only one run from his first 15 deliveries. His final two overs – the 16th and 20th of Punjab's innings – went for just eight runs, earning praise from his skipper following the five-wicket win. "He's a special talent and Bangladesh should be privileged to have him," Warner said. "He's a world-class player and he's proved himself here at the moment. "It is early on in the tournament but hopefully he can keep continuing his form. His change of pace and knowledge of the game is very good."

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[Shaan]

very happy that he is proving his worth, no wonder he will be big bargain for any major team in the world right now, cause he is talking talk with his consistence performance. Only fear is that can he handle the physical burdens?? It is may be too much to ask from him but if his body can takes those loads then good for him.

[Rana Melb]

মুস্তাফিজুর রহমানের উইকেট নেওয়ার ক্ষমতাই বিশ্বব্যাপী ফ্র্যাঞ্চাইজিগুল� �র মধ্যে তাকে নিয়ে আগ্রহ জন্মানোর জন্য যথেষ্ট। একই সঙ্গে মিতব্যয়ী বোলিং বাংলাদেশের বাঁ-হাতি এই পেসারকে টি-টোয়েন্টির জন্য ‘পারফেক্ট প্যাকেজ’ এ পরিণত করেছে। আইপিএলেও জাদুকরী বোলিং করে চলা এই তরুণকে দলে টানতে বিগ ব্যাশ লিগে (বিবিএল) তুমুল কাড়াকাড়ি হতে হতে পারে বলে জানিয়েছে ক্রিকেট অস্ট্রেলিয়ার ওয়েবসাইট। মুস্তাফিজ এই মুহূর্তে বিশ্বের সবচেয়ে আলোচিত টি-টোয়েন্টি বোলার। ছদ্মবেশী স্লোয়ার আর মারাত্মক ইয়র্কারে সানরাইজার্স হায়দরাবাদের হয়ে ভারতের আইপিএল মাতাচ্ছেন করছেন ২০ বছর বয়সী মুস্তাফিজ। তাই বিগ ব্যাশের দলগুলোর তাকে নিয়ে আগ্রহ থাকাটা স্বাভাবিকই। মেলবোর্ন স্টারস এরই মধ্যে বিদেশি খেলোয়াড়দের কোটা পূরণ করেছে। পরবর্তী আসরের জন্য বিবিএলের বাকি সাত দলের বিদেশি কোটায় অন্তত একটি স্থান খালি রয়েছে। মুস্তাফিজের আইপিএল দল হায়দরাবাদের কোচ টম মুডি অস্ট্রেলিয়ার বিবিএল দল মেলবোর্ন রেনেগেইডসের ডিরেক্টর। ক্রিকেট অস্ট্রেলিয়ার ওয়েবসাইটে আভাস দেওয়া হয়েছে, রেনেগেইডস সবার আগে মুস্তাফিজকে দলে নেওয়ার চেষ্টা করতে পারে। হায়দরাবাদে মুস্তাফিজের সঙ্গে মুডির কাজ করাটা দলটির জন্য সহায়ক হতে পারে। গত মৌসুমের হতাশাজনক পারফরম্যান্সের পর রেনেগেইডসের কোচ ডেভিড স্যাকার দলের বোলিং শক্তি বাড়াতে চান। দ্য এজকে তিনি জানান, সম্ভবত একজন বিদেশি বোলার লাগবে তার। হায়দরাবাদে মুস্তাফিজের সতীর্থ মোইজেস হেনরিকেস সিডনি সিক্সারসের অধিনায়ক। এই অলরাউন্ডারের কাছে তরুণ সতীর্থ ‘লিটল জিনিয়াস।’ সিক্সারসের দুটি বিদেশি কোটাই খালি রয়েছে। সেখানেও মুস্তাফিজের যাওয়ার ভালো সম্ভাবনা আছে। আইপিএলে ধারাভাষ্যকার হিসেবে কাজ করায় সিডনি থান্ডারের সাবেক কোচ ও নতুন লিস্ট ম্যানেজার মাইক হাসিও খুব কাছ থেকে দেখছেন মুস্তাফিজকে। দক্ষিণ আফ্রিকার কিংবদন্তি অলরাউন্ডার জ্যাক ক্যালিসের জায়গায় এই নতুন পেস বোলিং সেনসেশনকে নেওয়ার চেষ্টা করতে পারে থান্ডার। পার্থ স্করচার্সেরে দুটি বিদেশি কোটাই খালি রয়েছে। হোবার্ট, অ্যাডিলেইড ও ব্রিসবেনের এখনও একটি করে কোটা খালি রয়েছে। অভিষেকের পর থেকেই আলো ছড়িয়ে যাচ্ছেন মুস্তাফিজ। টি-টোযেন্টি বিশ্বকাপের মতো বড় মঞ্চে নিজের জাদু দেখিয়েছেন তিনি। এখন দাপটের সঙ্গে খেলছেন আইপিএলে। টুর্নামেন্টে এরই মধ্যে এখন পর্যন্ত দ্বিতীয় সর্বোচ্চ ১৩ উইকেট নিয়েছেন তিনি। সব মিলিয়ে ৩২টি টি-টোয়েন্টি খেলেছেন মুস্তাফিজ। এই তরুণ ১৪.৭৭ গড়ে নিয়েছেন ৪৯ উইকেট। ওভার প্রতি রান দিয়েছেন মাত্র ৫.৯৪! বিগ ব্যাশে শেষ পর্যন্ত মুস্তাফিজ খেললে তিনি হবেন অস্ট্রেলিয়ার এই টুর্নামেন্টে খেলা দ্বিতীয় বাংলাদেশি। এর আগে দ্বিতীয় ও চতুর্থ আসরে এই টুর্নামেন্টে খেলেছেন বিশ্বের অন্যতম সেরা অলরাউন্ডার সাকিব আল হাসান।

[simon]

Need to make sure Australia is safe before we send our national treasure there.

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[Dilscoop]

How about no? I hope BCB steps in and stops this. I don't even want Fizz to play in the country. But they were one of the first ones to recognize his talent and didn't wait on IPL.

No one cares about Big Blow League.

[CricLuver]

They should wait until his County Stint.

[Rinathq]

agree with Dilscoop... a seamer shouldnt be playing cricket 12 months a year! We dont need a Malinga!

IPL and BPL should be the 2 Franchise tournaments he should be playing. If he wants to play BBL which I think he should, then opt out of IPL.

[Roey Haque]

Why does it say "little genius"?

M'Fizz is 5'11 according to Google. 5'11 is little? Yeah, in the NBA. Not freaking cricket. lolz

[aklemalp]

Originally Posted by Roey Haque
Why does it say "little genius"?

M'Fizz is 5'11 according to Google. 5'11 is little? Yeah, in the NBA. Not freaking cricket. lolz

Maybe the contributor/s who wrote that took into account his collision with MS Dhoni last year...

[tonmoy.dhaka]

I am sorry but you are not going to let him earn around 100K (atleast) for 2 months work?

you think you would let go of that kind of cash?

A cricket board can only make recommendations to the bolwer, if the bolwer feels he can take the workload, it is hard to refuse a NOC specially when that kind of money is involved. Plus if the board refuses fast bowlers to earn money than what sign does that provide to the future pacers. Everyone would rather be a spinner or a batsman

[Tigers_eye]

Originally Posted by Roey Haque
Why does it say "little genius"?

M'Fizz is 5'11 according to Google. 5'11 is little? Yeah, in the NBA. Not freaking cricket. lolz

1st, I don't think he is 5'11". May be 5'9". I thought he was shorter than Shakib-Tamim, no?

2nd, read the following quote,

"Recently described as a "little genius" by Sydney Sixers captain and Sunrisers teammate Moises Henriques,"

Moises is 6'1" 29 years old. So the nick name was given by Moises if I am not mistaken.

[iDumb]

Originally Posted by tonmoy.dhaka
I am sorry but you are not going to let him earn around 100K (atleast) for 2 months work?

you think you would let go of that kind of cash?

If 100k is what he will get I don't think he should play.. he needs a good agent and has to realize his value ...

His asset is really his health ... an injured fizz will earn zero so he should be selective where he plays .... IPL and BPL is must ....

Rest of those small.leagues I would advise him against participating unless the money is right if I was his agent . What are top overseas players earning there on average ? He should get that at least.

Real money is in sponsorship really ... this 100k u talk about is chump change ...

If it's somewhere in 300 to 400k and above then he should consider playing