File image of Richard Gleeson of England, who has joined Chennai Super Kings
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Defending champions Chennai Super Kings named English pacer Richard Gleeson as their replacement for injured New Zealand opener Devon Conway.
The Black Caps southpaw had suffered a fractured left thumb in the course of the T20 International collection in opposition to Australia in February and had undergone surgical procedure for the identical.
Anticipated to be out for eight weeks, Conway’s unavailability for the season was confirmed even earlier than the match began final month.
The New Zealander has been enjoying for CSK since 2022 and has been a significant cog in its batting.
He earned the Player of the Match recognition in the IPL 2023 last, serving to his group win the document fifth title with a 25-ball 47.
As for Gleeson, it might be his maiden outing in the IPL, becoming a member of the Yellow Brigade for his base worth of ₹50 lakh.
He has featured in six T20Is for England, scalping 9 wickets at an economic system of 8.90 with greatest figures of three/15.
Considering his T20 numbers, Gleeson has claimed 101 wickets in 90 outings at an economy-rate of 8.18, together with a fifer and a four-for.
CSK is at present positioned third on the IPL 2024 factors desk and can subsequent play Lucknow Super Giants away from dwelling on Friday.
