Injury Woes Rise For CSK As Mustafizur Rahman Stretchered Off Field Ahead Of IPL 2024
IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings face further injury setbacks as Mustafizur Rahman had to be carried off the field during the 3rd ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka due to severe cramping.
Injury worries continue to plague the Chennai Super Kings camp as Mustafizur Rahman's stint in the third ODI between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ended abruptly on Monday, March 18th, in Chattogram.
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Mustafizur was set to join CSK squad after match
Mustafizur, recently acquired by CSK in the IPL 2024 auction, battled severe cramps during the match, where he notched two wickets for 39 runs in 9 overs.
"However, in the 42nd over, Mustafizur was seen clutching his stomach and fell to the ground after finishing the over."
Despite his efforts, Mustafizur's discomfort persisted, compelling his withdrawal from the game during the 48th over, with Soumya Sarkar stepping in as his replacement.
The Bangladeshi pacer, initially slated to join the CSK squad post-match, remains a concern as Bangladesh cricket is yet to provide an update on his condition.
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Mustafizur's debut in the ongoing series came as a replacement for Tanzim Hasan Sakib, adding to Bangladesh's bowling arsenal.
CSK players battle with injury ahead of IPL
Meanwhile, CSK confronts mounting injury woes ahead of the IPL 2024 season, with doubts looming over Devon Conway and Matheesha Pathirana's participation.
"Conway, who scored 672 runs in 16 matches last season, has undergone surgery for a thumb injury that he sustained during the T20I series against Australia."
AFP
The prolific New Zealand opener's recovery timeline forecasts his absence for the initial phase of the IPL campaign, posing a setback for the Chennai franchise.
Similarly, Matheesha Pathirana, a pivotal figure in CSK's bowling lineup during IPL 2023, faces uncertainty due to an injury sustained during the second T20I against Bangladesh.
"Matheesha Pathirana will not be available for selection for the 3rd T20I, as the player has sustained a Grade 1 hamstring injury on his left leg."
Sri Lanka Cricket's announcement regarding Pathirana's Grade 1 hamstring tear underscores the challenges confronting CSK, as they gear up for their IPL opener against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 22nd at the Chepauk Stadium.
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