Delhi Capitals Gets Boost as Mustafizur Gets NOC for IPL 2025

Mustafizur Rahman (Delhi Capitals) Cleared by the BCB: Has been granted a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. Available window: May 18–24, 2025. Will miss the playoffs (if DC qualifies). Will play for Bangladesh in a T20I vs UAE on May 17 in Sharjah, before flying to India. Availability for DC's May 18 match is uncertain due to tight travel timeline. Impact on DC Mustafizur’s availability partially covers Mitchell Starc’s absence, giving DC a frontline pace option for their last three league matches. DC will still need a new plan for the playoffs, assuming they qualify, with Stubbs also leaving before the knockout phase. Earlier confusion between the IPL/franchise and BCB regarding the NOC has now been resolved. Thanks for the additional details. Here's a consolidated and updated status report for Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025, reflecting player availability leading into the final stages of the league: 🏏 Delhi Capitals (IPL 2025) – Player Availability Update ✅ Confirmed to Return Faf du Plessis – Returning to DC; availability confirmed. Tristan Stubbs – Returning only for the league phase, will leave before playoffs to prepare for the WTC final. Mustafizur Rahman – Granted BCB No-Objection Certificate: Available from May 18–24, covering DC’s final three league matches. Will miss playoffs if DC qualifies. ❌ Confirmed Not Returning Mitchell Starc – Will not return to India. Leaves as DC’s leading wicket-taker: 14 wickets in 11 matches at 26.14. Prioritizing WTC final preparation. Donovan Ferreira – Played just one match in the season; will not return. 🟡 Unavailable for Playoffs Mustafizur Rahman – NOC valid only through May 24. Tristan Stubbs – Will leave before playoffs for WTC final. This leaves DC with potential challenges for the playoff phase if they qualify, especially in pace and middle-order depth. Let me know if you'd like: A projected XI for DC’s remaining league matches. A playoff scenario analysis for DC. Or a summary of all overseas players' status for DC.