Bangladesh Towhid Hridoy replaces Taskin Ahmed for Jaffna Kings

Lanka Premier League (LPL) Players’ Management Committee has approved the inclusion of Bangladesh captain Towhid Hridoy in the Jaffna Kings squad for the ongoing season.

Hridoy replaces fellow Bangladeshi international Taskin Ahmed, who has been ruled out of the tournament after being unable to join the squad due to unavailability.

The right-handed batter brings impressive T20 credentials to Jaffna Kings, having scored 4,057 runs in 168 T20 matches at an average of 30.73, including two T20 centuries.

One of Bangladesh’s most dependable white-ball batters, Hridoy arrives in outstanding form after a string of impactful performances in international cricket. He has produced several match-defining knocks in 2026, including an unbeaten 51 off 27 balls against New Zealand and a composed 61 against Australia. He has also led Bangladesh with confidence since being appointed T20I captain.

LPL welcomes Towhid Hridoy to the tournament and looks forward to his contribution as the Jaffna Kings continue their campaign, having won one and lost one of their first two games in Colombo before taking on the Colombo KAPS in their third match in Dambulla.