MELBOURNE, May 9: Bangladesh�s Mustafizur Rahman could ignite a bidding war between several Big Bash League (BBL) cricket franchises as the promising pacer has caught the eyes of many in Australia.
The 20-year-old is one of the hottest T20 bowlers in the world right now, dominating the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Sunrisers Hyderabad with lively left-arm pace, deceptive slower balls, hostile yorker and cutters.
Seven BBL clubs have at least one overseas vacancy; only the Melbourne Stars have already filled their quota with the English pair of Luke Wright and Kevin Pietersen.
The Melbourne Renegades may have got an early jump on their rivals in the race for Mustafizur. Mustafizur�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 the West Indies all-rounder 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.
Renegades� coach David Saker recently expressed a desire to boost his side�s bowling stock after a disappointing campaign last season, which saw them miss the finals for the third consecutive season. � IANS
