Prasidh Krishna suffers career-defining blow, ruled out of IPL 2024 as Rajasthan Royals fret
Published - 12 Mar 2024, 02:04 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:27 AM
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The Rajasthan Royals team has faced a big blow as their star pacer Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of IPL 2024. BCCI has released an official statement which informed that Prasidh Krishna will not be able to participate in IPL 2024.
Prasidh Krishna is a crucial pacer for Rajasthan Royals. Last year, he missed the entire season due to an injury. It ruptured Rajasthan Royals’ might in the pace department. Hence, Krishna will miss the second straight season in the Indian Premier League.
Prasidh Krishna ruled out of IPL 2024
In their official press release, BCCI informed that Prasidh Krishna underwent surgery last month. He will head to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for a rehabilitation process. Hence, he will not be able to participate in IPL 2024.
“Prasidh Krishna: The fast bowler underwent surgery on February 23rd, 2024, on his left proximal quadriceps tendon. He is currently being monitored by the BCCI Medical Team and will resume rehab at the National Cricket Academy soon. He will not be able to take part in the upcoming TATA IPL 2024”, the release by BCCI medical team said.
Prasidh Krishna last played for Team India during the Test series against South Africa early this year. In the 2nd Test, the right-arm seamer got 1 wicket for the team. He was also part of the T20I series against Australia in November 2023.
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Prasidh Krishna picked 19 wickets in 2022 season
Prasidh Krishna last played in IPL 2022 where he delivered a fabulous bowling show. The right-arm seamer hunted 19 wickets in the season to finish as the most successful bowler for the side after Yuzvendra Chahal (27 wickets).
Notably, Rajasthan Royals finished as runners-up in the 2022 season. Last season, Rajasthan Royals failed to qualify for playoffs. They finished in the 5th spot in the points table with 7 wins and 7 defeats in 14 matches.
With the ouster of Prasidh Krishna, other pacers will have to pull up their socks in IPL 2024. Avesh Khan, Navdeep Saini, Nandre Burger, Trent Boult, and Sandeep Sharma are the other pacers in Rajasthan Royals squad.
Mohammed Shami to miss IPL 2024, Rishabh Pant fit for the league
Meanwhile, BCCI medical team also informed that Mohammed Shami will not be able to participate in IPL 2024. Shami is a member of Gujarat Titans team in the league and won the purple cap last season. BCCI also informed Rishabh Pant is completely fit to play in IPL 2024.
IPL 2024 commences on March 22. In the tournament opener, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with each other. BCCI has only released the schedule for the first 21 games of the tournament.
