Dilshan Madushanka ruled out of IPL 2024 due to an injury
2024.03.21
The franchise has announced Madushanka’s replacement for the upcoming edition.
The five-time champion Mumbai Indians (MI) were dealt a serious blow prior to the 17th Indian Premier League (IPL) when they learned that Dilshan Madushanka, a star player they acquired at the IPL mini auction, would be injured and unable to play in the new season.
The injury of Dilshan Madushanka
During the just finished ODI series in Bangladesh, where Sri Lanka lost 1-2, Madushanka suffered a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old got off to a great start in the second ODI played in Chattogram, taking two wickets up front, but was eventually forced to leave the field after delivering just 6.4 overs. Madushanka’s outstanding performance during the ODI World Cup last year convinced Mumbai to purchase him for INR 4.6 crore during the IPL Auction.
In response to Madushanka’s absence, the franchise has enlisted South Africa‘s burgeoning pace talent from the Under 19 World Cup 2024, Kwena Maphaka. The 17-year-old emerged as a standout performer after clinching the Player of the Tournament title during the U19 World Cup hosted at home this year, amassing an impressive tally of 21 wickets at an average of 9.71, that included three-five wickets haul.
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