Complete list of injured players in IPL 2023 and doubtful players List: The sixteenth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is just around the corner and the social media buzz is rightly picking its pace following the completion of team India’s national duties. With just seven days left for the IPL 2023 to see its tournament opener between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the excitement among the fans and supporters is unmatched.
The IPL 2023 is going to be a landmark tournament as it marks the comeback of traditional home and away fixtures in the Indian Premier League. The Indian T20 League was last played in its customary format back in 2019 when Mumbai Indians (MI) became IPL champions for a record fourth time, defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an exhilarating final by 1 run.
All the 10-IPL franchises will be back on their toes working tirelessly day in and day out to bring the best out of their players in the 74-match IPL 2023, which starts on March 31st. While there will be excitement and thrill, the franchises have also expressed their grief over the injuries of their players.
This article will lead you through the complete list of injured players in IPL 2023 and the doubtful players list.
Complete List of Injured Players in IPL 2023
Jasprit Bumrah: Mumbai Indians (MI) ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah continues to undergo his rehab following successful back surgery. He is completely ruled out of the IPL 2023.
Rishabh Pant: Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Rishabh Pant survived a frightening crash crash in the wee hours on December 31st, last year. He is on the road to recovery after getting discharged from the hospital. He is ruled out of the IPL 2023 and DC has appointed David Warner as the captain of the team in Pant’s absence.
Kyle Jamieson: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bound New Zealand all-rounder, Kyle Jamieson is currently recovering from a back ailment and is not in the reckoning for the IPL 2023.
Will Jacks: England cricketer Will Jacks was recently ruled out of the IPL 2023 due to a muscle injury. He was signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for INR 3.2 Crores for IPL 2023.
Jhye Richardson: In the second blow to Mumbai Indians, Australian pacer Jhye Richardson pulled his hamstring and has undergone surgery to recover. He is also ruled out of the IPL 2023.
Jonny Bairstow (PBKS): England’s wicketkeeper batter Jonny Bairstow suffered an ankle injury last September and is expected to be fit in the next couple of weeks. Notably, England Cricket Board (ECB) has denied NOC to him, owing to which he won’t take part in the IPL 2023.
Shreyas Iyer (KKR): KKR captain Shreyas Iyer is racing against time to recover from a back injury that he suffered during the IND vs AUS 4th Test. He has opted to not undergo surgery. Some experts believe that Iyer will get fit for the second half of the IPL 2023.
Moshin Khan (LSG): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Moshin Khan has recently entered the list of injured players. His injury details are unknown.
Mukesh Chaudhary (CSK): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) young paceman Mukesh Chaudhary is at NCA Bengaluru, undergoing rehab after suffering a back injury. He is also doubtful about the IPL 2023.
Prasidh Krishna (RR): RR pacer Prasidh Krishna endured a lumbar stress fracture for which he underwent surgery some time back and is doing his rehab. He is completely out of the IPL 2023 frame.
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