Shivam Mavi, the young right-arm Indian pacer, has been dealt a blow as he’s been ruled out of the entire Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season due to an ongoing rib injury.
The announcement was made by Lucknow Super Giants through a press release on Wednesday, shedding light on the unfortunate setback for the talented bowler.
In a poignant video shared by the franchise on their official Instagram page, Mavi expressed his deep disappointment at missing out on the tournament. However, he chose not to disclose the specific details of his injury, maintaining a sense of privacy around the matter.
Mavi’s absence comes as a significant loss for Lucknow Super Giants, who had secured his services for a hefty sum of INR 6.4 crores during this year’s IPL auction. It’s a bitter twist of fate for Mavi, who was eagerly looking forward to making his mark for the team but now finds himself sidelined due to the injury.
Shivam Mavi Got Emotional After Withdrawl
Mavi, on his part, vowed to come back stronger. “I will miss [the tournament] a lot. I had come here after an injury and had thought I would play matches for my team and do well. But unfortunately, I will have to leave because I have suffered an injury,” Mavi said in the video posted by the franchise.
“I thought I would play matches and do well for my team but unfortunately I have to go because of injury.” said in a video posted on LSG’s official ‘X’ handle.
Mavi has represented India in six T20 Internationals. Lucknow Super Giants had pinned their hopes on Mavi to fill the void left by Avesh Khan, who had moved to Rajasthan Royals. LSG has had a decent start to the IPL 2024 season, currently occupying the fourth spot on the points table with two wins from three games.
Their recent victory against Royal Challengers Bengaluru showcased the team’s potential, but the absence of Mavi does raise concerns about their bowling depth.
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Despite Mavi’s absence, Lucknow Super Giants still boast a formidable bowling lineup, with the likes of Matt Henry, Shamar Joseph, and Mohsin Khan waiting in the wings. The team management remains optimistic about their prospects and confident in their ability to overcome the challenges posed by Mavi’s absence.
As the IPL 2024 season progresses, will be hoping for a swift recovery for Mavi and are eagerly awaiting his return to the field. In the meantime, the team will be looking to maintain their momentum and continue their quest for success in the tournament.
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