Shivam Mavi of Lucknow Super Giants has been ruled out of the IPL 2024 due to injury.
In an Instagram video shared by the franchise, Mavi stated, without detailing the severity of the ailment, that “I will miss [the tournament] a lot.” I had come here to recover from an injury, expecting to play for my team and do well. Unfortunately, I shall have to depart because I have been injured.
“A cricketer has to be mentally strong for this. If you have an injury, you need to see what you have to do to make a comeback, what things you need to take care of.”
Mavi, who was bought by LSG for INR 6.4 crores in this year’s auction, last competed in August 2023.
LSG is presently fourth on the points table, having won two of their first three games. Mavi did not participate in either of those matches.
“We got a very good team,” Mavi said. “I will keep cheering for the team and hopefully, we will win.”
LSG have yet to name a successor. Matt Henry, Shamar Joseph, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur, Arshad Khan, and Yudhvir Singh are the team’s other seam bowlers.
