IPL 2022 : BCB denies NOC to Taskin on joining Lucknow Super Giants as Mark Wood’s replacement

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Xtra Time Web Desk : Current Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed, who was reportedly approached by Indian Premier League debutants Lucknow Super Giants to replace Mark Wood, who was earlier ruled out of the tournament due to injury was denied of his move by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has refused to give Taskin the No-Objection Certificate to take part in the IPL as it clashes with the ongoing tour of South Africa.

“Since we have two important series like the ongoing home tour of South Africa and the home series against Sri Lanka, we feel it won’t be right for him to take part in the IPL,” BCB cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus was quoted as saying by ‘Cricbuzz’.

The Bangladesh cricket team is currently in South Africa, playing an ODI series which will be followed by two Tests which concludes on April 11, while the IPL begins on March 26.

“We have spoken with Taskin and he has understood the whole situation. He informed the franchise that he is not playing the IPL and will be available for the South Africa tour and later will return back home,” Yunus added.