Mumbai Indians title Kwena Maphaka as Dilshan Madushanka’s alternative for IPL 2024

Madushanka suffered a hamstring damage within the recently-concluded ODI sequence in Bangladesh, which the Lankans misplaced 1-2. Madushanka, who had an excellent 2023 ODI World Cup, claiming 21 wickets in 9 matches, was bought by Mumbai Indians on the IPL 2024 public sale for Rs 4.6 crore.

Talking of Maphaka, the 17-year-old grabbed eyeballs through the U-19 World Cup in South Africa earlier this yr. He was named Participant of the Match for claiming 21 wickets at a mean of 9.71. Maphaka was a part of the Paarl Royals franchise for SA20 2023-24 however didn’t play any match.

Maphaka’s T20 numbers learn 13 wickets in 9 video games at an economic system of 6.71, together with a four-wicket haul.

“Maphaka already is able to producing severe tempo and has a really imply bouncer that’s recognized to rush the batters up. He debuted for the South Africa U19 staff at 15 & has already performed in two U19 World Cups,” mentioned MI in a media launch.

“He’s able to touching speeds of 140kph, and his dying bowling and yorkers have been a standout too on the U19 World Cup earlier this yr.

“He’ll share the dressing room with two of one of the best bowlers in world cricket – Lasith Malinga, bowling coach and Jasprit Bumrah placing him on a path of studying, improvement and constructing on that data.”

MI performs its IPL 2024 opening match versus final season’s runner-up, Gujarat Titans, in Ahmedabad on March 24 underneath new skipper Hardik Pandya.

Gujarat Titans have roped in Kerala medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier as a alternative for injured senior Indian seamer Mohammed Shami, the Indian Premier League mentioned on Wednesday.

Shami lately underwent a profitable Achilles heel surgical procedure in London for his proper heel downside.

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He’s anticipated to be present process rehabilitation for nearly the entire of IPL 2024, thus ruling him out of your complete occasion.

Shami has not performed aggressive cricket since final yr’s ODI World Cup remaining right here, which India misplaced by six wickets in opposition to Australia.

As for Warrier, the 32-year-old has performed 5 IPL matches since 2019, grabbing two wickets at an economic system of seven.88.

“Shami – the veteran Indian pacer – lately efficiently underwent surgical procedure for his proper heel downside and is at present recovering,” learn an announcement from IPL.

“His alternative, Sandeep Warrier, has thus far performed 5 IPL matches and can be a part of GT for his base worth of INR 50 Lac.”

GT will likely be his fourth IPL franchise, having beforehand performed for Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians.

GT will play their IPL 2024 opener in opposition to Mumbai Indians on March 24 in Ahmedabad.