IPL 2024: Injured Key Players List & Replacements ahead of Indian Premier League Season 17: The grand stage of the 17th season of IPL 2024 has been set. The biggest cash-rich Indian Premier League of T20 format will start at 8 pm tonight between the team captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad and the Bali team led by Faf du Plessis.
Before the start of the league, we will try to tell you that ten teams are strong contenders in themselves this season because they have the best world-class players, but before this season they have to face injuries while playing for their country.
Due to personal problems, he has been forced to stay away from the initial games. So will the team be able to beat its opponent without its key players? Will they be able to continue their flow of points in the points table and give their team the lead in the game?
So let’s take a look once again at how many valuable players of which team will not be seen in the field and what effect it will have on the team as a result.
IPL 2024: Before the start of Indian Premier League Season 17, key players of all the teams are out of the game due to injury.
Devon Conway (Chennai Super Kings): Star opener Devon Conway, who played a key role in CSK’s success last year, was sidelined for eight weeks with a thumb injury last season. As of now, CSK has not announced a replacement for Conway, leaving a significant gap in their batting lineup.
Mathisha Pathirana (Chennai Super Kings): Another blow for CSK has come in the form of Mathisha Pathirana’s hamstring injury, which he suffered during the T20 series against Bangladesh. Pathirana is expected to be out for 3-4 weeks, with discussions ongoing with Sri Lanka Cricket regarding a possible replacement.
Lungi Ngidi (Delhi Capitals): Delhi Capitals are facing the absence of fast bowler Lungi Ngidi, who is nursing a lower back injury sustained during the SA20 match. To fill the void, DC have brought in Jake Fraser-McGurk as Ngidi’s replacement.
Harry Brook (Delhi Capitals): In a disappointing turn of events, Harry Brook has pulled out of IPL 2024 due to personal reasons. DC has not yet finalized Brook’s replacement, leaving a gap in their team that needs to be addressed.
Suryakumar Yadav (Mumbai Indians): Suryakumar Yadav’s availability for Mumbai Indians’ opening matches remains uncertain pending clearance from the National Cricket Academy (NCA). His absence could be a significant loss for MI in the early stages of the tournament.
Dilshan Madushanka (Mumbai Indians): Mumbai Indians will also miss Dilshan Madushanka, who is expected to miss the initial matches due to injury. Kwena Mafaka has been named as Madushanka’s replacement to strengthen MI’s bowling attack.
Jason Behrendorff (Mumbai Indians): Mumbai Indians suffered a major blow when Jason Behrendorff was ruled out of the entire IPL 2024 season due to a foot injury. Luke Wood has been included as a replacement for Behrendorff to strengthen MI’s fast bowling options.
Mohammed Shami (Gujarat Titans): Gujarat Titans will have to make do without the services of Mohammed Shami, who continues his rehabilitation from ankle surgery. Sandeep Warrier has been brought in as Shami’s replacement to strengthen GT’s bowling unit.
Robin Minz (Gujarat Titans): GT’s troubles have increased with Robin Minz unlikely to participate in IPL 2024 after a bike accident. The team management is yet to finalize Minaj’s replacement, leaving a vacancy in their squad.
Famous Krishna (Rajasthan Royals): Rajasthan Royals’ campaign has been dealt a blow with Prasidh Krishna being ruled out of the season due to surgery. RR is actively looking for a replacement to compensate for Krishna’s absence.
Jason Roy (Kolkata Knight Riders): Kolkata Knight Riders will be without the services of Jason Roy, who has opted out of IPL 2024 due to personal reasons. Phil Salt has been included as a replacement for Roy to strengthen KKR’s batting lineup.
Gus Atkinson (Kolkata Knight Riders): KKR have been dealt a blow with Gus Atkinson’s departure due to workload management by the ECB. To make up for this shortcoming, KKR have brought in Dushmantha Chameera to strengthen their fast bowling options.
Mark Wood (Lucknow Super Giants): Lucknow Super Giants will have to play in IPL 2024 without Mark Wood, who was ruled out due to workload management by the ECB. Shamar Joseph has been named as Wood’s replacement to strengthen LSG’s bowling attack.
Matthew Wade (Gujarat Titans): Gujarat Titans may have to wait to include Matthew Wade in the squad as he is likely to miss the opening matches due to his participation in the Sheffield Shield final for Tasmania.
Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders): There is uncertainty looming over Shreyas Iyer’s availability for the start of IPL 2024 after his back problem resurfaced during the Ranji Trophy final. KKR are awaiting further updates on Iyer’s fitness before deciding their final XI.
| Player | Team | Status | Replacement |
| Devon Conway | Chennai Super Kings | Thumb injury, out for 8 weeks | Not announced |
| Matheesha Pathirana | Chennai Super Kings | Hamstring injury, 3-4 weeks | Pending discussion |
| Lungi Ngidi | Delhi Capitals | Lower back injury | Jake Fraser-McGurk |
| Harry Brook | Delhi Capitals | Withdrawn due to personal reasons | Not finalized |
| Suryakumar Yadav | Mumbai Indians | Pending clearance from NCA | – |
| Dilshan Madushanka | Mumbai Indians | Expected to miss initial matches | Kwena Maphaka |
| Jason Behrendroff | Mumbai Indians | Leg injury, out for the season | Luke Wood |
| Mohammed Shami | Gujarat Titans | Rehab from ankle surgery, out for IPL 2024 | Sandeep Warrier |
| Robin Minz | Gujarat Titans | Unlikely due to bike accident | Pending |
| Prasidh Krishna | Rajasthan Royals | Surgery ruled him out for the season | Pending |
| Jason Roy | Kolkata Knight Riders | Opted out due to personal reasons | Phil Salt |
| Gus Atkinson | Kolkata Knight Riders | Withdrew due to workload management | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Mark Wood | Lucknow Super Giants | Withdrew due to workload management | Shamar Joseph |
| Matthew Wade | Gujarat Titans | Likely to miss initial matches | – |
| Shreyas Iyer | Kolkata Knight Riders | Uncertain start due to back issues | – |
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