Gujarat Titans rope in Sandeep Warrier as Mohammed Shami’s substitute

Warrier, the Kerala-origin India global who now represents Tamil Nadu, has performed 5 IPL video games – all with Kolkata Knight Riders between 2019 and 2021. The 32-year-old has additionally been with Royal Challengers Bangalore (2013-15) and Mumbai Indians (2023) with out getting a sport.

Warrier joins a fast-bowling workforce that comes with Mohit Sharma, Josh Little, Umesh Yadav, Spencer Johnson, Kartik Tyagi, Darshan Nalkande and Sushant Mishra.

Shami, who underwent ankle surgical procedure in London after completing as India’s best possible wicket-taker on the 2023 ODI International Cup, has additionally been dominated out of the approaching T20 International Cup in June. His go back is slated for past due 2024.

The Titans will even omit Matthew Wade for his or her first two video games, with the keeper-batter set to play for Tasmania on the Sheffield Defend ultimate. Jharkhand batter Robin Minz could also be doubtful. The 2-time finalists and IPL 2022 champions will likely be led by means of Shubman Gill this season after Hardik Pandya left for Mumbai Indians. The 2 groups will face off of their season-opener on Sunday night.