Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Mustafizur Rahman has received a one-day extension from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), which will allow him to participate in the match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 1.

As a result of this extension, the left-arm quick will be able to feature in CSK's upcoming matches against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and PBKS.

After his IPL commitments, Mustafizur will return to national duty, plying his trade in Bangladesh's T20I series against Zimbabwe from May 3 to 12.

Subsequently, he will travel to Texas for Bangladesh’s three-match T20I series against the United States of America, scheduled from May 20 to May 24.

Shahriar Nafees, BCB's deputy manager of cricket operations, confirmed the development, highlighting CSK and BCCI's request for Mustafizur's extended availability.

"We had given Mustafizur a leave to play in the IPL till April 30, but since Chennai has a match on May 1, we have extended his leave by a day upon receiving a request from Chennai and the BCCI," Shahriar Nafees said.

Mustafizur Rahman has played five IPL matches this season, claiming 10 wickets at an impressive average of 18.30. He is currently occupying the third spot in the list of highest wicket takers.

His recent form serves as a timely reassertion, especially after facing setbacks in the Bangladesh ODI selection due to a poor showing in the T20I series against Sri Lanka.

(With ANI Inputs)