1. IPL 2024 nears with teams preparing for stiff competition.
2. Numerous franchises encounter setbacks with key players withdrawing.
3. Reasons for withdrawals vary, impacting team strategies and dynamics.
Sports, March 14: As the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) approaches, teams are gearing up for intense competition. However, several franchises are facing setbacks as key players withdraw from the tournament for various reasons.
Here’s a comprehensive look at the players who have opted out of IPL 2024 so far and the replacements named:
Chennai Super Kings
Devon Conway: The New Zealand batter underwent thumb surgery, sidelining him for approximately eight weeks. Chennai Super Kings are yet to announce a replacement for him.
Delhi Capitals
Harry Brook: The English batter withdrew from the tournament due to a family tragedy, as he lost his grandmother after a prolonged illness. Delhi Capitals are yet to name a replacement for Brook.
Gujarat Titans
Mohammed Shami: The absence of the veteran Indian pacer from the Gujarat Titans lineup is significant. Shami has been recovering from surgery since the final of the 2023 World Cup and is expected to be out for an extended period. Finding a suitable replacement for him poses a challenge for Gujarat Titans.
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Kolkata Knight Riders
Jason Roy: The English opener cited personal reasons for his withdrawal from IPL 2024, leaving a void in Kolkata Knight Riders’ batting lineup. Phil Salt, another Englishman ranked second in the ICC T20 rankings, has been named as his replacement.
Gus Atkinson: English pacer Gus Atkinson also opted out of his debut IPL season to manage his workload effectively, as per the directive of the England and Wales Cricket Board. Sri Lankan bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been chosen as his replacement.
Rajasthan Royals
Prasidh Krishna: The Karnataka pacer, who represented India in T20Is last year, will miss IPL 2024 due to a quadriceps injury sustained during the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season. He underwent surgery in February, ruling him out of the tournament.
Despite these setbacks, IPL teams are swiftly making adjustments to their squads to ensure they remain competitive in the upcoming season.
