Leaders Online Desk : IPL 2024 : There is bad news for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL. This team's fast bowler Shivam Mavi is out of IPL 2024 due to injury. LSG has given this information by issuing an official statement in this regard. However, it has not been disclosed that anyone will be selected in his place.
In a statement, LSG said, 'The franchise will remain with Shivam Mavi. He will be given all possible help to get fit. We are confident that he will make a comeback soon.' LSG are currently fourth in the points table after winning two out of three matches. (IPL 2024)
In Mavi's absence, LSG have fast bowling options in the form of Matt Henry, Shamar Joseph, Mohsin Khan, Mayank Yadav, Yash Thakur, Arshad Khan and Yudhvir Singh.
LSG had bought Shivam Mavi for Rs 6.40 crore. After the auction in December 2023, Shiv Mavi was part of the team's pre-season camp. However, he could not play a single match in this year's IPL season as he remained unfit. (IPL 2024)
Mavi's reaction..
Shivam Mavi has reacted after getting out of the IPL. He said, 'My LSG team is very good. We hope to top the competition. Even though I am out of the tournament, I will continue to cheer for the team.'
Mavi's IPL Career
Mavi did not play a single match last season as well. He was seen playing for KKR in IPL 2022. In that season, he took 5 wickets in 6 matches at an economy rate of 10.32. In his IPL career, he has taken 32 wickets in 32 matches at an average of 31.40 and an economy rate of 8.71. 4 for 21 is his best performance.