IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans in finding substitute for injured Mohammed Shami; Matthew Wade to omit the preliminary video games

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Gujarat Titans (GT) have strengthened their tempo assault with the signing of Sandeep Warrier as an alternative for the injured Mohammed Shami.

Kerala seamer joins Titans bowling unit

Sandeep Warrier, a 32-year-old rapid bowler from Kerala who now represents Tamil Nadu in home cricket, brings restricted IPL enjoy to the Titans. He has performed simply 5 fits within the match, all with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) between 2019 and 2021. Whilst at different franchises like Royal Challengers Bangalore (2013-15) and Mumbai Indians (2023), he didn’t protected a place within the taking part in XI.

In Gujarat, Warrier joins a crowded tempo assault that incorporates established names like Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma and Joshua Little. Kids Kartik Tyagi, Darshan Nalkande and Sushant Mishra additionally characteristic within the Titans’ bowling staff.

Mohammed Shami’s absence extends

Shami’s harm woes proceed as he recovers from ankle surgical operation in London. The surgical operation sidelined him no longer handiest from IPL 2024 but in addition from the approaching T20 Global Cup in June. Stories recommend he would possibly go back to motion by way of past due 2024.

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Early season demanding situations for Titans

The Titans face further demanding situations initially of the season. Wicket-keeper batter Matthew Wade will omit the primary two video games because of his dedication with Tasmania within the Sheffield Protect ultimate.

New skipper, acquainted Foe

Shubman Gill took over the captaincy reins from Hardik Pandya because the latter returned to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the 2024 IPL Retention Day. Apparently, the Titans will start their marketing campaign towards MI on Sunday.