IPL 2023 Replacement: The 16th edition of Indian Premier League has been injury plagued. Every team has suffered injury blows so far. Kolkata Knight Riders have signed 20-year-old Aarya Desai as a replacement for Shakib Al Hasan who has pulled out of IPL 2023 after failing to get an NOC. Desai represents Gujarat in domestic cricket, has played 3 First-Class matches and has 151 runs against his name. Earlier, Royal Challengers Bangalore named Wayne Parnell and Vyshak Vijay Kumar as replacements for Reece Topley and Rajat Patidar. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
Mumbai Indians, who missed out of Jhye Richardson, has roped in Riley Meredith as his replacement. Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders announced Jason Roy as a replacement for Shreyas Iyer. Gujarat Titans have signed Sri Lanka limited-overs captain Dasun Shanaka.
IPL 2023 Replacement –
Royal Challengers Bangalore: Wayne Parnell for Reece Topley, Vyshak Vijay Kumar for Rajat Patidar
RCB have named Wayne Parnell as replacement for Topley, who was ruled out of IPL 2023 owing to shoulder dislocation. Meanwhile, Vyshak Vijay Kumar has replaced Rajat Patidar in RCB squad.
Mumbai Indians: Riley Meredith for Jhye Richardson
After a long delay, Mumbai Indians have finally roped in Riley Meredith as a replacement for fellow Australian quick Jhye Richardson. Richardson suffered a hamstring injury that ruled him out of India ODI series as well as IPL 2023. Earlier, Sandeep Warrier came in for Jasprit Bumrah.
Kolkata Knight Riders – Jason Roy
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have signed England’s Jason Roy for INR 2.8 crore for the TATA IPL 2023 from his base price of INR 1.5 crore. Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out of the tournament owing to a lower back injury while Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has confirmed his unavailability for the season. Roy, who earlier featured in the 2017 and 2018 seasons, last played in the 2021 season for Sunrisers Hyderabad. In 2021, he played five games, scoring 150 runs including a half-century.
Punjab Kings sign Gurnoor Singh Brar
The injured Raj Angad Bawa has been replaced by Gurnoor Sing Brar, who was acquired by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for INR 20 lakhs. Due to a left shoulder injury, Raj Angad Bawa, who appeared in two games for PBKS last year, is no longer available. Gurnoor, a left-handed all-round batter for Punjab, made his first-class début in December 2022. He has played in 5 first-class games, scoring 107 runs at a strike rate of 120.22 and grabbing 7 wickets with a 3.80 economy rate.
Kane Williamson flies Back
The season opener between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans saw Kane Williamson, suffer an injury that forced him to fly back to New Zealand. With Williamson out of action, the Titans are now hunting for a replacement player to fill the void left by their star batter. However, they have brought in David Miller after his national duty, hoping that he can make a difference to their campaign.
Gujarat Titans (GT) have named Dasun Shanaka as a replacement for Kane Williamson for the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.
RCB’s Rajat Patidar Ruled Out
In another setback for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), their promising batsman Rajat Patidar sustained an injury. before the start of the tournament, ruling him out of the entire season. The team is now looking for a replacement player to strengthen their batting line-up and make up for the loss of Patidar’s firepower.
KKR Hunts Shreyas Iyer and Shakib Al Hasan Replacement
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer suffered a significant injury last month, and he is expected to miss at least half of the IPL season. This injury has come as a massive blow to the team, as Iyer was one of their key players. Moreover, Shakib Al Hasan, one of KKR’s most experienced players, is on national duty and is likely to miss the entire IPL season. With two crucial players out of action, KKR is currently searching for replacements who can help them bounce back and win crucial games.
Injuries are a part and parcel of any sport, and cricket is no exception. While some injuries can be minor and heal quickly, others can be severe and have long-term implications. In the case of IPL season 16, the injuries sustained by several players have affected their respective teams’ balance and performance. The injuries also make it a challenging season for their respective franchise.
The IPL season 16 has witnessed several players sustain injuries, which have impacted their teams’ performance. While some players have been ruled out of the tournament, others are still recovering from their injuries. With replacements being sought for key players like Williamson, Patidar, Iyer, and Shakib Al Hasan, the remaining matches of the IPL season 16 will be closely watched to see how the teams adapt to these changes and overcome the challenges posed by these injuries.
IPL 2023: List of Injured Players and Replacements
| No | PLAYERS | TEAM | REPLACEMENT |
| 1 | Jasprit Bumrah | Mumbai Indians | Sandeep Warrier |
| 2 | Jhye Richardson | Mumbai Indians | Riley Meredith |
| 3 | Prasidh Krishna | Rajasthan Royals | Sandeep Sharma |
| 4 | Obed McCoy | Rajasthan Royals | TBA |
| 5 | Kyle Jamieson | Chennai Super Kings | Sisanda Magala |
| 6 | Mukesh Choudhary | Chennai Super Kings | Akash Singh |
| 7 | Jonny Bairstow | Punjab Kings | Matthew Sort |
| 8 | Mohsin Khan | Lucknow Super Giants | TBA |
| 9 | Rishabh Pant | Delhi Capitals | Abhishek Porel |
| 10 | Will Jacks | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Michael Bracewell |
| 11 | Rajat Patidar | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Vyshak Vijaykumar |
| 12 | Reece Topley | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Wayne Parnell |
| 13 | Kane Williamson | Gujarat Titans | Dasun Shanaka |
| 14 | Shreyas Iyer | Kolkata Knight Riders | Jason Roy |
| 15 | Shakib Al Hasan | Kolkata Knight Riders | Aarya Desai |
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