Mumbai Indians on Wednesday named uncapped South African medium-pacer Kwena Maphaka as injured Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka’s substitute for the upcoming IPL season. The 23-year-old Lankan pacer suffered a hamstring damage within the just-concluded ODI collection in Bangladesh, which the guests misplaced 1-2. Madushanka was roped in by MI through the IPL Auction forward of the upcoming season for Rs 4.6 crore, having shone through the ODI World Cup final yr, claiming 21 wickets in 9 conferences.

Meanwhile, the 17-year-old Maphaka got here into the limelight after being adjudged the Player of the Tournament through the U19 World Cup at residence this yr, scalping 21 wickets at a median of 9.71.

He is rated very extremely by Proteas legend Allan Donald.

Having performed for South Africa A and South Africa Emerging groups since final yr, he was roped in by Paarl Royals for SA20 2023-24 however didn’t get to play a recreation.

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

“Maphaka already is capable of generating serious pace and has a very mean bouncer that is known to hurry the batters up. He debuted for the South Africa U19 team at 15 & has already played in two U19 World Cups,” stated MI in a media launch.

“He is capable of touching speeds of 140kph, and his death bowling and yorkers were a standout too at the U19 World Cup earlier this year.

“He will share the dressing room with two of the most effective bowlers in world cricket – Lasith Malinga, bowling coach and Jasprit Bumrah placing him on a path of studying, growth and constructing on that information.” MI plays its IPL 2024 opening match versus last season’s runner-up, Gujarat Titans, in Ahmedabad on March 24 under new skipper Hardik Pandya.

Warrier Replaces Shami In GT

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

Shami recently underwent a successful Achilles heel surgery in London for his right heel problem.

He is expected to be undergoing rehabilitation for almost the whole of IPL 2024, thus ruling him out of the entire event.

Shami has not played competitive cricket since last year’s ODI World Cup final here, which India lost by six wickets against Australia.

As for Warrier, the 32-year-old has played five IPL matches since 2019, grabbing two wickets at an economy of 7.88.

“Shami – the veteran Indian pacer – not too long ago efficiently underwent surgical procedure for his proper heel downside and is presently recovering,” read a statement from IPL. “His substitute, Sandeep Warrier, has to this point performed 5 IPL matches and can be a part of GT for his base value of INR 50 Lac.” GT will be his fourth IPL franchise, having previously played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians.

GT will play their IPL 2024 opener against Mumbai Indians on March 24.

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