Mustafizur Rahman signs with Melbourne Renegades for BBL 2026-27

Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman has signed with Melbourne Renegades for the Big Bash League (BBL) 2026-27 season. The veteran will make his debut in the Australian competition, but he will miss the opening game.

The Renegades signed Mustafizur as a replacement for Jason Behrendorff, who has been ruled out with an injury. Mustafizur is set to play in the BBL for the first time.

The reason for missing the first match is his commitment to the ILT20 league, which is being played at the same time. It is not yet known when he will join the Renegades squad in full.

Mustafizur is one of Bangladesh's most experienced bowlers. His left-arm pace has made him a regular choice in the country's white-ball cricket for many years. Signing for a BBL side gives him a chance to play in one of the most competitive domestic T20 leagues in the world.

The Renegades turned to Mustafizur after Behrendorff's injury left a gap in their bowling attack. Clubs in the BBL often sign overseas players to cover injuries and the demands of a long season.

The Renegades have not said how long Mustafizur will stay with the club. It is not yet known when he will play his first match for the Renegades, or how his absence from the opening game will affect the team's plans.