Indian Premier League franchise Lucknow Super Giants have expressed their interest in roping in Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed as Mark Wood's replacement for the 2022 edition of the tournament.

Bangladesh Cricket Board's Cricket Operations chairman Jalal Yunus confirmed the news to The Daily Star, however, he also added that the board is yet to take a decision in this regard.

"The management of Lucknow Super Giants have contacted us as they are willing to rope in Taskin for the upcoming season. However, since the national team is engaged in a crucial series in South Africa and we also have an important home series against Sri Lanka, we are yet to decide on whether to give the no objection certificate (NOC) to Taskin," Jalal told The Daily Star on Monday.

According to reports, Lucknow mentor and former Indian batter Gautam Gambhir was keen to rope in Taskin as the replacement for Wood. The England fast bowler, who was bought for a whopping 7.5 crore rupees in the mega auction last month, has been ruled out of the season due to an elbow injury.

"I want Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed in the team and that is for the whole season. If he agrees to the offer, Taskin will have to leave for India before the next two Tests against South Africa," Gautam reportedly told the media.

Taskin, who has taken 23 wickets in 33 T20Is, is currently playing in the ongoing three-match ODI series against South Africa, which concludes on March 23. The pacer is also set to feature in the two-match Test series against the Proteas, starting on March 28.

IPL is set to get underway from March 26 and conclude on May 29.