Towhid Hridoy replaces Taskin Ahmed in Jaffna Kings squad for LPL 2026
Dambulla, July 26
Bangladesh T20I captain Towhid Hridoy has been drafted into the Jaffna Kings squad for the ongoing Lanka Premier League 2026, replacing fellow Bangladeshi Taskin Ahmed, the tournament's Players' Management Committee confirmed on Sunday.
Taskin has been ruled out of the competition after being unable to join the franchise due to unavailability, paving the way for Hridoy's inclusion.
Welcoming the Bangladesh skipper to the tournament, Anil Mohan Sankhdhar, Founder and CEO of IPG Group, the official rights holder of the Lanka Premier League, said, "We are delighted to welcome Towhid Hridoy to the Lanka Premier League. He has emerged as one of Bangladesh's most accomplished cricketers and brings both quality and leadership to the Jaffna Kings. While we wish Taskin Ahmed the very best, we are confident Hridoy's arrival will further enhance the competition and give fans another exciting player to follow this season."
The right-handed batter joins the Kings with an impressive T20 record, having amassed 4,057 runs in 168 matches at an average of 30.73, including two centuries.
Hridoy has also enjoyed an excellent run in international cricket this year. Since taking over as Bangladesh's T20I captain, he has produced a series of influential performances, including an unbeaten 51 off 27 deliveries against New Zealand and a composed 61 against Australia, underlining his value as both a batter and leader.
Jaffna Kings have made a mixed start to their LPL 2026 campaign, registering one win and one defeat from their opening two matches in Colombo. Hridoy is expected to strengthen the batting unit as the franchise looks to gain momentum ahead of its next fixture against Colombo KAPS in Dambulla.
— IANS
Reader Comments
LPL is becoming a great platform for Asian cricketers to showcase their talent. Hridoy's record of 4,000+ T20 runs is impressive for someone so young. Hopefully, this strengthens the Bangladesh-India-Sri Lanka cricketing bond further. The IPL effect is real! 🙌
Taskin's unavailability is disappointing but Hridoy is a solid replacement. However, I hope the franchise doesn't just see him as a batting option—his leadership qualities could be crucial for Jaffna's young bowlers. Let's see if they use him as a tactical captain on the field. Smart signing overall.
Ha! Another Bangladeshi star in LPL. First Shakib, now Hridoy. Meanwhile, our Indian players are busy with IPL and domestic cricket. Still, good for the tournament's diversity. Just wish we saw more Indian talent in LPL too—it would make the league even more competitive! 🏆
While Hridoy is a fantastic player with a great T20 record, I wonder if Jaffna Kings needed a batsman right now or a bowler given Taskin's absence. Taskin was a key pacer. Let's hope the batting reinforcement pays off, but bowling might still be a concern. Still, exciting to see him play!
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