Top 10 Players Who Are Injured Ahead Of IPL 2024

1. Mohammed Shami - Gujarat Titans

Mohammed Shami, IPL 2023's leading wicket-taker, sidelined due to ankle injury post-2023 ODI World Cup. Underwent surgery in London, leaving Gujarat Titans seeking a replacement.

2. Matthew Wade - Gujarat Titans

Australia's wicketkeeper to miss IPL opener due to Sheffield Shield final commitment. Uncertainty looms over his availability for the second game as well, posing a challenge for Gujarat Titans.

3. Mark Wood - Lucknow Super Giants

England Cricket Board withdraws Wood to manage workload pre-T20 World Cup and home summer. Shamar Joseph steps in as his replacement, altering Lucknow Super Giants' bowling dynamics.

4. Prasidh Krishna - Rajasthan Royals

Injury sidelines Krishna for a second IPL season, post-surgery on quadriceps tendon. Rajasthan Royals yet to announce a replacement, leaving a void in their pace attack.

5. Jason Roy - Kolkata Knight Riders

England opener opts out of IPL 2024 due to personal reasons, replaced by Phil Salt, adding a new dimension to Kolkata Knight Riders' batting lineup.

6. Gus Atkinson - Kolkata Knight Riders

England fast bowler withdraws to manage workload, replaced by Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera. Kolkata Knight Riders face adjustments in their bowling strategies.

7. Devon Conway - Chennai Super Kings

New Zealand batter undergoes thumb surgery, out for eight weeks, leaving Chennai Super Kings without a key player. Their batting order faces reshuffling ahead of IPL 2024.

8. David Willey - Chennai Super Kings

To fill in for Devon Conway, Chennai Super Kings enlist the services of David Willey, an experienced all-rounder known for his explosive batting and handy left-arm seam bowling.

9. Chris Jordan - Rajasthan Royals

With Prasidh Krishna out, Rajasthan Royals turn to Chris Jordan, an adept T20 specialist known for his ability to deliver crucial overs at the death and provide valuable lower-order runs.

10. D'Arcy Short - Gujarat Titans

In the absence of Matthew Wade, Gujarat Titans rope in D'Arcy Short, an explosive left-handed batsman and handy spin bowler, to bolster their top order and provide a dynamic option in the field.

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