The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will start from March 22, where the first match will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). However, this time too many teams will enter the field without their major players. Many big stars can be out of early matches due to injury and personal reasons.
Bumrah, Northern and Mayank Yadav out of opening matches
Many star fast bowlers will not be able to play in the opening matches in this season of IPL. These include Jaspreet Bumrah of Mumbai Indians (Mi), Enark Northern of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mayank Yadav of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). All the players are struggling with different injuries and the teams remain concerned about their fitness.
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Bumrah’s injury became a headache for Mumbai
Jasprit Bumrah, veteran fast bowler of Mumbai Indians, is still not fully recovered from the lower back injury. He was out of competitive cricket since he suffered an injury during the fifth Test match played against Australia in Sydney in January in January. For this reason, Bumrah will not be seen in the first few matches of IPL.
Suspense on KKR’s Northern Fitness
Kolkata Knight Riders’ deadly fast bowler Enark Northern is also struggling with the problem of back injury. He did not recently played in the Champions Trophy, which is clear that the franchise remains concerned about his fitness. KKR fans are hoping to return to the ground soon after fit.
The difficulties of Lucknow Super Giants increased
The availability of two important players of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Mitchell Marsh and Mayank Yadav is also under suspicion. Both players are not fully fit, which can weaken the bowling of the team.
RCB will miss Josh Hazlewood and Jacob Bethel
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) may also have difficulties in early matches, as the team’s star bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Jacob Bethel are doubtful to play.
A match ban on Hardik Pandya, will not play the first match
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is banned for a match, due to which he will miss the first match of the season. This can prove to be a major setback for Mumbai, as Hardik is an important all -rounder of the team.
Punjab Kings Lockie Ferguson will also be out
Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast bowler Locky Ferguson will also not be able to play in the first few matches. At the same time, English batsman Harry Brook has withdrawn his name even before the start of the season, due to which he has been banned for two years.
