IPL 2021: Afghanistan spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman yet to get entry visa to join SRH in Dubai

SunRisers Hyderabad will play their first game in the second half of the season on September 22 against Delhi Capitals.

The 14th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to resume in UAE from Sunday (September 19), but there is still no clarity on when Afghanistan and SunRisers Hyderabad spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman can join the franchise. He is yet to get an entry visa into the country for the remaining half of the cash-rich league.

Speaking to ANI, sources in the know of developments confirmed the same. "It is still being worked on and there is no clear date as to when Mujeeb can join his franchise. His entry visa is still being worked on and there should be an update soon," the source said.

Meanwhile, star spinner Rashid Khan and all-rounder Mohammad Nabi have joined SRH in UAE and are currently undergoing quarantine. SunRisers will play their first game in the second half of the season on September 22 against Delhi Capitals.