Injury fears: Ravichandran Ashwin to miss IPL 10
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World number one all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has been ruled out of the upcoming tenth season of Indian Premier League owing to a sports hernia injury.
Ashwin, who plays for Rising Pune Supergiants, has been ruled out from playing for atleast six to eight weeks.
The off-spinner played 13 tests this season, picking up 81 wickets and has bowled close to 750 overs.
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IPL 10 starting form 5 April, big names missing
The tenth edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to kick off from 5 April at Hyderabad.
This season has already seen many foreign players backing out of the tournament due to injuries.
After a long home season for the Indian cricketers, many Indian big names are also set to miss the upcoming big cricket extravaganza.
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BCCI said that his recovery will be assessed in the second week of April.
His return to IPL will be decided after the assessment.
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