After Mustafizur Rahman’s Ban from IPL, KKR advised to sign Marco Jansen’s twin brother, Here’s what you should know

After Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL ban, KKR eye Marco Jansen’s twin brother as replacement; profile, performance, stats, and why he fits.

Edited by: Ankit Kumar

Published: January 5, 2026, 9:28 PM IST

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After Mustafizur Rahman's Ban from IPL, KKR advised to sign Marco Jansen’s twin brother, Here’s what you should know

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had bought Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman for ₹9.20 crore in the IPL 2026 auction. However, due to recent guidelines from the BCCI, he has been released from the team. This has opened up options for KKR to find a replacement.

BCCI Issues Directive

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia told ANI, “Due to recent developments, KKR has been instructed to release Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad. If a replacement is needed, the BCCI will grant permission.”

A New Option for KKR: Duan Jansen

Former KKR and Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Srivats Goswami tweeted a suggestion that South African fast-bowling all-rounder Duan Jansen, the twin brother of Marco Jansen, should be signed as Mustafizur’s replacement. Goswami wrote, “Marco Jansen’s brother Duan could be a good option for KKR. He can bat well too.”

Duan Jansen’s Performance

Duan, like Marco, is a fast-bowling all-rounder. He played one IPL match for Mumbai Indians in 2023. He is currently playing for Joburg Super Kings (SA20 2025-26) and was named Player of the Match in their first game for his figures of 4/23 in 4 overs.

T20 Experience and Capability

The 25-year-old Duan has played a total of 48 T20 matches for five teams so far – Mumbai Indians, MI Cape Town, Joburg Super Kings, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, and North West. He has taken 46 wickets and scored 329 runs during this time.

Story Highlights

1. BCCI has instructed KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman.or
2. KKR now has the opportunity to sign a replacement.
3. Srivats Goswami suggested Duan Jansen as a replacement. Duan delivered a brilliant performance in the SA20 and won the Player of the Match award.