Kane Williamson is set to replace Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam at Durban's Super Giants (DSG) ahead of SA 2026 , ESPNcricinfo understands. DSG had bought Taijul for R500,000 (approx. US$28,858) at the mega auction in September, but he's set to miss the upcoming fourth edition of the SA20.

Williamson, meanwhile, had made his debut in the tournament when he represented DSG last season, but was released by the side despite being their highest run-scorer. He scored 233 runs at an average of 46.60 and a strike rate of 118.87 in eight games. DSG finished at the bottom of the table.

Williamson's return to the SA20 continues his foray in the franchise world. Last month, he was appointed Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) strategic advisor in the IPL. Earlier this year, after his ma

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