Global T20 Star to Melbourne Renegades: Inside Mustafizur Rahman's First-Ever BBL Stint

First-Time Stint: Veteran Bangladesh left-arm seamer Mustafizur Rahman has signed with the Melbourne Renegades for the BBL 2026-27 season, marking his first-ever appearance in the Big Bash League.

Replacement Signing: The 31-year-old was brought in as a replacement for veteran left-arm seamer Jason Behrendorff, who has been ruled out for the season due to a shoulder injury.

New Renegades coach Luke Ronchi was thrilled to add Mustafizur to his squad alongside his other international signings - Jonny Bairstow and Michael Bracewell. "Mustafizur is a proven match-winner in T20 cricket all over the world," Ronchi said. "His ability to take wickets in both the powerplay and at the death is exactly what we wanted in our attack."

Schedule & Availability

Initial Absence: Mustafizur will miss the Renegades' opening match of the season against the Perth Scorchers in Chennai due to ongoing commitments in the ILT20.

Key Fixtures: He is expected to join up with the squad soon after and is particularly excited about playing at the MCG when the Renegades face the Sydney Sixers on January 1 and the Melbourne Stars on January 4.

Team Perspective & Squad Context

Coach's Praise: New Renegades head coach Luke Ronchi highlighted Mustafizur's proven global T20 record—spanning 331 matches and 423 wickets—emphasizing his ability to pick up crucial wickets in both the powerplay and at the death.

International Lineup: Mustafizur joins Jonny Bairstow and Michael Bracewell as part of the Renegades' international contingent for the upcoming campaign.