Gujarat Titans have introduced fast-bowler Sandeep Warrier as a alternative for Mohammed Shami for the upcoming version of the Indian Premier League. Notably, Mumbai Indians have roped in U19 World Cup star Kwena Maphaka for Dilshan Madushanka.
“Gujarat Titans (GT) named Sandeep Warrier as replacement for Mohd. Shami while Mumbai Indians (MI) added Kwena Maphaka to the squad as replacement for Dilshan Madushanka for the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Shami – the veteran Indian pacer – recently successfully underwent surgery for his right heel problem and is currently recovering. His replacement, Sandeep Warrier has so far played 5 IPL matches and will join GT for his base price of INR 50 Lac,” the IPL governing physique acknowledged in a media assertion.
The physique additionally confirmed that Madushanka was dominated out of the match and South Africa’s U19 World Cup hero Maphaha is available in his place. “Meanwhile, Dilshan Madushanka was ruled out of TATA IPL 2024 due to an injury. Kwena Maphaka – the left-arm pacer – represented South Africa at the recently concluded ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup and was named the Player of the Tournament. He will join MI for his base price of INR 50 Lac,” it added.
Sandeep Warrier has performed 5 IPL matches – all for Kolkata Knight Riders from 2019 to 2021. He was roped in by the Mumbai Indians for IPL 2023Â Â however didn’t get a recreation for the franchise final yr.Â
Kwena Maphaka – U19 World Cup sensation will get maiden IPL call-up
Meanwhile, South Africa’s U19 World Cup sensation Maphaka has bought his maiden IPL call-up. He was the Player of the Tournament within the international occasion at dwelling as he took 21 wickets from simply six matches at a mind-boggling common of 9.71. He was a nemesis for the batters along with his lethal yorkers. Here is a video depicting his jaw-dropping bowling capability.
Notably, Shami is out of motion ever for the reason that ODI World Cup 2023 the place he was enjoying regardless of an ankle harm. Shami went to London for the Achilles tendon surgical procedure and has travelled again to India not too long ago. He shared his replace on social media. “Grateful to be back in India after surgery. Feeling stronger and ready to embrace this next chapter. Thank you to everyone for your support and love!” Shami wrote on social media along with his photos on a flight.Â
Coming to Madushanka, the Sri Lankan pacer was till now anticipated to be unavailable for the preliminary phases of the IPL. He picked a hamstring harm within the second ODI of the sequence towards Bangladesh. But now Madushanka will miss out on the Indian cash-rich match.
