The veteran Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League 2024 season due to a left ankle injury. He will undergo surgery in the UK.
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Sidelined since the 2023 World Cup
The Gujarat Titans speedster has been sidelined since the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. He will miss the entirety of the England Test series and is aiming to return ahead of the T20 World Cup.
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Major setback for Gujarat Titans
Shami's absence is a significant blow for GT, who reached the finals in the last two seasons. He won the Purple Cap last season for scalping 28 wickets in 17 matches as GT lost the final in IPL 2023.
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Doubt over his participation in T20 WC
Shami will be aiming to return ahead of the T20 World Cup in June this year but given the timeline of the injury, the chances of his participation looks tough.
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New captain for Gujarat Titans
With Hardik Pandya traded to the Mumbai Indians, Shubman Gill will lead the Gujarat Titans in the upcoming IPL season. It will be interesting to see how he takes the pressure of captaincy.