With the 17th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) set to kick off on March 22nd, several teams are grappling with unavailable players due to injuries, personal reasons, or workload management. Here’s a rundown of the team-wise unavailable players and their replacements for IPL 2024:
Gujarat Titans:
- Mohammed Shami: The star bowler, who was the top wicket-taker in the 2023 season, sustained an ankle injury during the 2023 ODI World Cup. He recently underwent surgery in London, and Gujarat Titans are yet to name a replacement.
- Matthew Wade: The Australian wicketkeeper will miss the Titans’ initial matches due to his commitment to play in the Sheffield Shield final for Tasmania.
Lucknow Super Giants:
- Mark Wood: The England pacer was withdrawn from IPL 2024 by the ECB to manage his workload ahead of the T20 World Cup. West Indies’ Shamar Joseph has been named as his replacement.
Rajasthan Royals:
- Prasidh Krishna: The Indian fast bowler underwent surgery on his quadriceps tendon, ruling him out for a second consecutive IPL season. No replacement has been announced yet.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
- Jason Roy: The England opener opted out of IPL 2024 due to personal reasons. Phil Salt, currently ranked World No. 2 in T20Is, has been drafted into the KKR squad as his replacement.
- Gus Atkinson: Another English player, Gus Atkinson, pulled out of his debut IPL season for workload management. Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera has been named as his replacement.
Chennai Super Kings:
- Devon Conway: The New Zealand batter underwent surgery for a thumb injury, sidelining him for approximately eight weeks. CSK has not yet named a replacement.
Additionally, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the schedule for the first 17 days of IPL 2024. However, the remaining schedule will be finalized after the polling dates for the general elections in India are confirmed.
As the excitement builds up for yet another thrilling season of IPL cricket, teams are making adjustments to their line-ups to ensure they remain competitive in the tournament. With some key players unavailable, the spotlight will be on the replacements as they step up to fill the void and contribute to their teams’ success on the field.
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