IPL 2024: Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of the Indian Premier League owing to a left ankle injury. He had a successful surgery in the UK on Monday. In last year’s IPL, Mohammed Shami was the leading the wicket-taker and his services will be dearly missed by the Gujarat Titans. On that note, let us take a look at probable replacements of Shami in Gujarat Titans.
Mohammed Shami IPL replacements
Kamlesh Nagarkoti
Express pacer Kamlesh Nagarkoti can be an ideal replacement for Shami. The speedster played his last IPL game in 2022. Overall, he has played 12 matches and scalped 5 wickets. His economy is on a higher side, but Nagarkoti has the ability to bamboozle the batters with his extra pace and zip.
Mohammed Kaif
Mohammed Shami’s brother, Mohammed Kaif has been making headlines after performing well in the domestic circuit. It must be mentioned that Kaif has not played IPL matches so far. However, Gujarat Titans might be looking him to include in their camp to replace Shami.
Basil Thampi
Pacer Basil Thampi is another decent option to replace Mohammed Shami in GT’s camp. Thampi put himself under the base price of INR 30 lakhs in IPL 2024 Auction. However, he went unsold. Thampi last represented Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022. He has good slower ball in his arsenal and bowls good yorkers in the death overs.
