In preparation for the upcoming IPL 2024 season, several teams have faced setbacks due to injuries and personal reasons, leading to the absence of key players. Here’s a rundown of the unavailable players and their replacements:
Gujarat Titans:
– Mohammed Shami, the star wicket-taker of the 2023 season, will miss IPL 2024 due to an ankle injury sustained during the 2023 ODI World Cup. He underwent surgery in London, and Gujarat Titans are yet to announce his replacement.
– Matthew Wade, the Australian wicketkeeper, will sit out the Titans’ initial games due to commitments in the Sheffield Shield final for Tasmania.
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Lucknow Super Giants:
– Mark Wood, withdrawn by the ECB to manage workload concerns, will be absent. Shamar Joseph of the West Indies will step in as his replacement.
Rajasthan Royals:
– Prasidh Krishna, recovering from surgery on his quadriceps tendon, will miss yet another IPL season. No replacement has been named yet.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
– Jason Roy has opted out of IPL 2024 for personal reasons. He’ll be replaced by Phil Salt, currently ranked World No. 2 in T20I.
– Gus Atkinson withdrew due to workload management, with Dushmantha Chameera taking his place.
Chennai Super Kings:
– Devon Conway, recovering from thumb surgery, is expected to be sidelined for eight weeks. CSK has not announced a replacement yet.
These developments have led to adjustments in team compositions as the franchises gear up for another exciting season of IPL action.
