Five Players who are coming into Indian T20 League with injury concerns

Indian T20 League this year will see two new teams in addition to the 8 teams of the Indian T20 League. The addition of the two teams will make the tournament lengthier than normal. During the 8-team format of the tournament, 56 games took place. But this time, the number of games will increase to 70.

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With the Indian T20 League getting more intense and lengthier this time, the players will have to protect themselves from the wear and tear of the hassle. But even before the season starts, some players are already addressing injury issues. These players will look to make a strong comeback from their injury woes and perform big. Here are five such players who will be coming into the tournament with injury concerns.

1. Kane Williamson: Kane Williamson has been struggling with an elbow injury for over a year. He has tried to manage his workload with the injury by skipping games and training sessions. Williamson has opted to skip surgery for his injury and underwent rehab instead. So, it will be interesting to see how he manages the pressure this year in the Indian T20 League.

 He will be the mainstay of Hyderabad’s batting lineup this season. He is also the skipper of the side. The Indian T20 League will test the 31-year-old as to how he manages multiple headaches.

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2. Hardik Pandya: Hardik Pandya’s claim to fame was his dynamism. He is a very powerful finisher with the bat and a useful bowler. But his injury has kept him from bowling for over two years now.

Hardik has been away from competitive cricket since his last appearance in the 20-20 World Cup 2021. He has been going through rehab at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. In recent news, he has cleared the fitness test at NCA and might start bowling from the upcoming Indian T20 League season. The Indian team management will be monitoring Hardik’s recovery and his development as a player. 

3. Ruturaj Gaikwad: Ruturaj Gaikwad was instrumental in Chennai’s title-winning effort last year. He was the highest run-scorer of the season, with 635 runs. The player will be an important part of Chennai’s plans this season also.

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However, Gaikwad is coming into the tournament after recovering from a hand injury he suffered against West Indies. His presence in the first part of the tournament was in doubt. However, according to recent reports, he will be available for Chennai from the beginning. Fans will be waiting to see if Ruturaj retains his elegance and consistency even after coming back from an injury.

4. Suryakumar Yadav: Suryakumar Yadav was ruled out of the series against Sri Lanka after he dislocated his finger in the earlier series against West Indies. According to sources, Suryakumar might miss the opening game for Mumbai against Delhi. But the same reports say that he will be fit enough to play in the second fixture of Mumbai. However, it will be interesting to see how Suryakumar Yadav performs after his recovery as he will be an important part of Mumbai’s batting efforts this season.

5. Deepak Chahar: Deepak Chahar was the highest-priced bowler in the Indian T20 League 2022 mega auction. Chennai bought him back for INR 14Cr in the mega auction. But coming into the season, he suffered a right quadriceps injury which put his Indian T20 League participation in doubt. However, the pacer decided not to undergo surgery and hence, might be back in action by mid-April. The fans, as well as the Indian team management, will closely watch Chahar if his effectiveness remains the same after such a serious injury.