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IPL 2019: List of injured players and their potential replacements
Last updated on Mar 23, 2019, 06:46 pm
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The 12th edition of the luxurious Indian Premier League (IPL) gets underway from today as the teams have their best players set for another thrilling season.
However, there are a few teams which have suffered setbacks, even before the season starts, due to injuries.
Here, in this list, we take a look at the injured players and their replacements or possible replacements.
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Lungi Ngidi (CSK)
A pacer short for the defending champions
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The defending champions, Chennai Super Kings have suffered a big blow, as they would miss the services of South African pacer Lungi Ngidi.
He has suffered a Grade 2 muscle strain, that has ruled him out for the entire season.
As of now, it isn't sure if he would also miss the upcoming ICC World Cup.
Possible replacements: Kane Richardson, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn.
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Kamlesh Nagarkoti (KKR)
A setback for the Knights
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The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have always been reliant on youngsters and rookies, who are also in the radar of Indian national selectors.
Unfortunately, the team has suffered a setback as U-19 star and pacer Kamlesh Nagarkoti has been ruled out once again, owing to a foot injury.
In the same light, KKR have announced that rookie Indian pacer Sandeep Warrier would replace him.
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Shivam Mavi (KKR)
KKR's U-19 setback 2.0
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Following the setback of the U-19 star, KKR suffered another blow in the same category as Indian pacer Shivam Mavi is set to miss the entire season due to a back stress fracture.
Although he had leaked runs at the death, last season, he sure turned out to be KKR's wicket-taking bowler.
Nevertheless, he has been replaced by rookie Indian spinner KC Cariappa.
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Anrich Nortje (KKR)
Anrich Nortje will not be available for KKR
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KKR's pace department has certainly taken a hit as South Africa's promising pacer Anrich Nortje has also been ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury.
Although KKR do have backup pace options in the form of Lockie Ferguson and Harry Gurney, Nortje provided firepower to the pace attack.
Possible replacements: Kane Richardson, Morne Morkel, Dale Steyn, Chris Woakes, Jason Holder.