taskin ahmed

As of March 2026, Taskin Ahmed is active in Bangladesh's senior team, recently picking up key wickets in the ODI series against Pakistan, say NDTV Sports and The Daily Star. He was recently demoted to Category A in the 2026 Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) central contracts and was recently named the 2025 ESPNcricinfo Awards Men's T20 leagues bowling winner for a record 7-wicket haul in the BPL, according to ESPNcricinfo.
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Latest News and Highlights (2025-2026)
BCB Contract Demotion: In February 2026, Taskin was demoted from the A+ category to Category A, joining other senior players in a new contract structure, says ESPNcricinfo.
Awards: Taskin was recognized by ESPNcricinfo for his incredible 7-wicket haul (7 for 19) for Durbar Rajshahi in the BPL, marking the best bowling figures in the tournament's history, as reported by The Daily Star.
Performance: He was recently recalled to the T20 World Cup squad after briefly being left out of the T20I setup for the Ireland series in late 2025, notes ESPNcricinfo.
Unusual Dismissal: In late 2025, in a bizarre incident against the West Indies, Taskin was out hit-wicket after hitting a six on the same ball in a crucial T20 finish, according to YouTube.
Speedster Status: He remains one of Bangladesh's premier fast bowlers, having maintained speeds close to 150 km/h, say FanCode and Cricbuzz.com.
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Taskin is currently playing in the home ODI series against Pakistan, having played in the 3rd ODI on March 15, 2026, where he helped secure a solid performance, according to NDTV Sports.
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