There are less than two weeks left for the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Many types of events have started in all the franchises. Like team building and practice sessions. However, amid all this, even before the start of the tournament, 5 teams have suffered a major blow, as 7 of their players have withdrawn due to injury or personal reasons. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on March 12 that Indian fast bowlers Mohammed Shami and Prasidh Krishna have also been ruled out of IPL 2024. The leading wicket-taker in IPL 2023 had to be ruled out of IPL 2024 due to an ankle injury sustained during the 2023 ODI World Cup. Shami recently underwent surgery in London. Furthermore Gus Atkinson the England fast bowler pulled out of his first IPL season after the ECB refused to clear him to play in IPL 2024 to manage his workload. Australian wicketkeeper batsman Matthew will miss Chennai Super Kings’ match against Gujarat Titans on March 25 Not because of Injury but after deciding to play the Sheffield Shield final for Tasmania from March 21 to 25. Mark Wood also did not receive an NOC from the ECB to play this Season of the IPL . It was done to manage the workload before the T20 World Cup and England home series. Jason Roy the opening batsman from England has also withdrew from the series due to personal reasons. The New Zealand batsman Devon Conway recently underwent surgery for a thumb injury. He is expected to be out for eight weeks. These are just some of the major names that are out of the IPL 2024 due to injuries or due to some other reason. The teams will soon announce the replacement for them. As the IPL is set to start from 22nd March 2024 , the announcement for the replacement for these players can come anytime soon. Let’s have a look at the list of all the players who will not be playing for their teams anytime soon.
IPL 2024 Injured Players and their Replacements List :-
| Team Name | Injured Player | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | Mohammed Shami | Not yet named |
| Gujarat Titans | Matthew Wade | Not yet named |
| Lucknow Super Giants | Mark Wood | Shamar Joseph |
| Rajasthan Royals | Prasidh Krishna | Not yet named |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Jason Roy | Phil Salt |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Gus Atkinson | Dushmantha Chameera |
| Chennai Super Kings | Devon Conway | Not yet named |
| Delhi Capitals | Harry Brook | Not yet named |
| Delhi Capitals | Lungi Ngidi | Jake Fraser-McGurk |
| Mumbai Indians | Dilshan Madushanka | Not yet named |
Gujarat Titans
Mohammed Shami, who took the most wickets in the 2023 season, won’t play in IPL 2024 due to an ankle injury from the 2023 ODI World Cup. He had surgery in London, and Titans haven’t chosen a replacement yet.
Matthew Wade, the Australian wicketkeeper, will miss the Titans’ first game on March 25 and might also miss the second game on March 27 as he’s playing the Sheffield Shield final for Tasmania.
Lucknow Super Giants
Mark Wood was withdrawn from IPL to manage his workload ahead of the T20 World Cup and England’s summer. Shamar Joseph replaces him.
Rajasthan Royals
Prasidh Krishna won’t play this IPL season due to surgery on his quadriceps tendon. He got injured during the Ranji Trophy. No replacement has been named.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Jason Roy pulled out of IPL 2024 for personal reasons. Phil Salt, the England player, took his place.
Gus Atkinson withdrew from his first IPL season for workload management. Dushmantha Chameera from Sri Lanka replaces him.
Chennai Super Kings
Devon Conway had thumb surgery and will be out for eight weeks. No replacement has been named yet.
Delhi Capitals
Harry Brook withdrew from IPL 2024 due to his grandmother’s passing in February. No replacement has been named yet.
Lungi Ngidi is out due to a lower back injury. Jake Fraser-McGurk from Australia replaces him.
Mumbai Indians
Dilshan Madushanka has a hamstring tear in his left leg and may miss the first few matches. His recovery time is uncertain, and he’ll be assessed by the medical team at the high-performance center.
IPL 2024: Injured players in the league
Ruled out
Mohammed Shami (GT): Ankle injury; replacement not named
Prasidh Krishna (RR): Quadriceps injury; replacement not named
Gus Atkinson (KKR): Workload management – replaced by Dushmantha Chameera
Mark Wood (LSG): Workload management – replaced by Shamar Joseph
Jason Roy (KKR): Personal reasons – replaced by Phil Salt
Harry Brook (DC): Personal reasons – no replacement announced yet
Lungi Ngidi (DC): Ankle injury – replaced by Jake Fraser McGurk
Doubtful for at least part of the season
Suryakumar Yadav (MI): Ankle injury, sports hernia
Devon Conway (CSK): Thumb injury – not expected to be fit till May
Matheesha Pathirana (CSK): Hamstring injury
Robin Minz (GT): Injuries due to bike accident
Gerald Coetzee (MI): Groin injury
Dilshan Madushanka (MI): Hamstring injury
Currently injured but should be fit for IPL
Shivam Dube (CSK): Side strain
Rachin Ravindra (CSK): Knee pain
KL Rahul (LSG): Quadriceps injury
Rajat Patidar (RCB): Ankle injury
So this was the list of all the injured players or the players who won’t be playing for their team this season due to various reasons. We have included the names of replacement of players that are announced , we’ll be updating this list as more replacement are announced.
FAQs:-
- Why is Mohammed Shami not playing IPL 2024?
- Mohammed Shami suffered an ankle injury during the 2023 ODI World Cup and recently underwent surgery, ruling him out of IPL 2024.
- Who replaced Matthew Wade in the Gujarat Titans squad?
- As of now, no replacement has been named for Matthew Wade in the Gujarat Titans squad for IPL 2024.
- Why was Mark Wood withdrawn from IPL 2024?
- Mark Wood was withdrawn to manage his workload ahead of the T20 World Cup and England’s summer series.
- Who replaced Jason Roy in the Kolkata Knight Riders team?
- Phil Salt, an England player, replaced Jason Roy in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for IPL 2024.
- Why is Prasidh Krishna not playing IPL 2024?
- Prasidh Krishna underwent surgery on his quadriceps tendon and won’t be playing in IPL 2024.
- Why did Devon Conway withdraw from IPL 2024?
- Devon Conway had thumb surgery and is expected to be out for eight weeks, ruling him out of IPL 2024.
- Who replaced Lungi Ngidi in the Delhi Capitals squad?
- Lungi Ngidi’s replacement in the Delhi Capitals squad for IPL 2024 is Jake Fraser-McGurk from Australia.
- Why did Harry Brook withdraw from IPL 2024?
- Harry Brook withdrew from IPL 2024 due to his grandmother’s passing in February.
- Who replaced Gus Atkinson in the Kolkata Knight Riders team?
- Dushmantha Chameera from Sri Lanka replaced Gus Atkinson in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad for IPL 2024.
- Why is Dilshan Madushanka uncertain for IPL 2024?
- Dilshan Madushanka has a hamstring tear in his left leg, and his recovery time is uncertain, pending assessment by the medical team.
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