Taskin Ahmed, a fast bowler for Bangladesh, is currently dealing with an injury scare ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 and thus creating nerves among the national team. Taskin, who plays for Dhaka Capitals, missed out on the match against Noakhali Express on Sunday, January 11, which brought up questions regarding his physicality. Dhaka Capitals' captain, Mohammad Mithun, said after the match that Taskin had a knee injury and the team did not want to risk any further damage, choosing not even to field him. Taskin is expected to fly to Dhaka for scans and medical tests regarding the severity of his injury. Why Taskin's Injury is a Major Concern Taskin is an key figure in the Bangladesh T20I setup and is part of the team selected for the T20 World Cup 2026 beginning February 7. He adds to the strength of the Bangladesh pace attack with Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, and Shoriful Islam. However, now his presence in the tournament has become uncertain. Recovery in the short term does not seem to be in Taskin's favor, further leading the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to returning to the drawing board for further possibilities, should he not recover on time. Here are three pacers who can come in and take the place of Taskin Ahmed if the need arises. Also Read | Why WPL Matches in Navi Mumbai Will Be Played Without Spectators 3 Pacers Who Can Replace Taskin Ahmed Hasan Mahmud Hasan Mahmud has shone as one of the best fast bowlers so far in the ongoing BPL season. For Noakhali Express, Hasan displayed maturity and rhythm and control in his bowling. So far in BPL 2025-26, Hasan has bowled in 8 innings in which he has bagged a total of 14 wickets and has conceded runs at an economy of 6.07. Though initially not part of the T20 World Cup shortlist, he is an extremely serious prospect now based on his current form. His last T20I was on the Pakistan tour in 2025, where he grabbed 3 wickets in 3 matches. The similarity lies in the style of bowling, pace, and role of both Hasan and Taskin, making him a fair alternative if Bangladesh wish to maintain a fast bowler following the role laid down by Taskin. Ripon Mondol Ripon Mondol has been another hot contender in this season. He brings energy, pace, and aggression that sits well with T20 cricket. In 5 BPL 2025-26 innings so far, Ripon has picked up 10 wickets. Although his economy rate (8.60) is on a bit higher side, his ability to take wickets makes him a perfect option. His latest performance for Bangladesh was in the Asian Games 2023, and since then, he has developed while contributing 11 wickets in 5 innings to let Bangladesh A reach the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, narrowly beaten by Pakistan A in the Super Over. Recent developments indicate that he is prepared for bigger challenges should Bangladesh require a new pace alternative. Also Read | Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram stand out as alternatives for Bangladesh in '26 T20 World Cup Mohammad Saifuddin Mohammad Saifuddin brings experience and all-around skills to the table and will serve as another reliable backup. Saifuddin has picked up 6 wickets in seven BPL innings so far. His numbers in the league may not appear appealing, but his ability to restrict batters from scoring and creating the chances of wicket makes him a contender to replace Taskin. Saifuddin boasts immense reliability with the bat and shall also give Bangladesh extra depth down the order, something they may need to compensate for in high-pressure matches. He has previously featured in ICC events and possesses adequate insight into handling big-match situations. Although he was not a part of the main squad, his skill set makes him a top contender for a replacement if Bangladesh would like someone with experience and balance.