Bangladesh speedster Taskin Ahmed claimed that Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) contacted him to get information about his availability for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The 29-year-old star mentioned that Rishabh Pant-led franchise reached out to confirm whether he can get a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
For the IPL 2025, the franchises didn't pick any cricketers from Bangladesh. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) also released Mustafizur Rahman before the mega auction. LSG are currently facing injury concerns with Mohsin Khan and Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan.
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"The contact was made because... In the mega auction, no Bangladeshi player was picked. In big tournaments, many players are brought in as replacements. Lucknow had contacted me in this regard. They asked if I was available, as they were considering me for a replacement if needed. They were checking whether I would get an NOC if called as a replacement. If I get a call from anyone, I hope I will get the NOC this time,” Taskin told the reporters in Bangladesh on Friday, March 21 as quoted by IndiaToday.
"If they need me, that's the first thing. If they need someone and I am fit, then the NOC request is considered. I have spoken to the board. If I get a call, there shouldn't be any issues with the NOC, based on the discussions we've had. The first thing is that I need to get the call. If selected, I am hopeful about getting the NOC. Based on my discussions with the board, there shouldn't be any problems with the NOC this year,” Taskin added.
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Lucknow Super Giants can sign Taskin Ahmed as an injury replacement as their three pacers are currently suffering from injuries. LSG will start their IPL 2025 campaign against Delhi Capitals (DC) on March 24 at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.