Mustafizur’s wait to join his Delhi family almost over

Mustafizur Rahman has "safely landed" in India on Saturday after the Bangladesh "cutter master" rented a private jet to be with his Indian Premier League (IPL) side Delhi Capitals a day after being with the national side.

However, Mustafizur will miss Delhi's campaign opener against Lucknow Super Giants today.

"Alhamdulillah, Safely landed in India. #YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2023," wrote Mustafizur on his Facebook page.

In a previous post, he wrote: "Heading to India for IPL 2023. Can't wait to join my Delhi Capitals family." 

Since the left-arm pacer is not under a central red-ball contract -- unlike Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das who were roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders -- so he was allowed to leave ahead of the upcoming Test against Ireland, starting from April 4 in Mirpur.

Mustafizur has taken 46 wickets in 46 matches in his IPL career, having played for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians before Delhi Capitals acquired his service.