Shoriful signs for Kandy Falcons in LPL 2024

Bangladesh seamer Shoriful Islam has signed a contact to play for Kandy Falcons in the fifth edition of Lanka Super League (LPL) 2024.

He will replace Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Ali, who is ruled out of the tournament following an injury. Shoriful meanwhile represented Colombo Strikers in the fourth edition of the LPL and will join Kandy on Wednesday, July 3.
Bangladesh's  Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman and Towhid Hridoy are also part of the ongoing LPL. Ace pacer Taskin Ahmed is part of the Colombo squad while Dambulla Sixers signed both Rahman and Hridoy.

Meanwhile, Shoriful's inclusion is a massive boost for Kandy, who lost their previous game against Colombo.

They defeated Dambulla Sixers by six wickets in the opening game of the campaign while losing to Colombo by 51 runs in the second match. They will host Colombo in their next match on July 6, in which Shoriful can feature in the playing XI. He was part of Bangladesh's squad for the T20 World Cup, but could not make his way into the playing XI, with the likes of Taskin, Tanzim and Mustafizur available for selection. 

Kandy Falcons officials confirmed the news on their Facebook page and said,"We are thrilled to welcome Bangladeshi sensation Shoriful Islam to the Kandy Falcons for the upcoming Lanka Premier League season. Shoriful's incredible bowling skills will undoubtedly boost our squad's strength."

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