New Delhi: The mini auction of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was concluded recently. The auction saw many young players like Sam Curran and Cameron Green. Also ahead of the next season of the league, some teams are worried about the injury problem. Among them, Mumbai Indians’ tension has doubled as the Rohit Sharma-led team is worried about injuries to two star players. Also, Delhi Capitals are in a different dilemma after their captain Rishabh Pant’s horrific accident.
There are a total of five IPL star players including Rishabh Pant who will not be able to participate in the upcoming season. Two of those players belong to Mumbai Indians. At the same time, one player each belongs to Punjab Kings and RCB. Delhi Capitals are worried after the accident of their own captain Rishabh Pant. Now you must be wondering who all these players are, in the next part of the news we will know one by one why the IPL is in danger of disappearing.
Rishabh Pant
Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant met with a terrible accident on the morning of 30 December 2022. He was seriously injured in the incident. He has torn ligaments in his knee, while he also has head and back injuries. After this incident, it is not yet clear in how many days Pant will be able to return to the field with full fitness. However, according to doctors’ statements and experts’ opinion, it takes a minimum of 2 months and a maximum of 6 months to recover from an injury. In such a situation, Rishabh Pant’s playing in IPL 2023 to be held in April-May may be in danger.
Double tension of Mumbai Indians
A double dilemma has arisen against Mumbai Indians. The team was troubled by the injury (stress fracture) of its star bowler Jasprit Bumrah and now the injury of the second highest sold Australian all-rounder Cameron Green in the mini auction has also scared the team. Let us tell you that Cameron Green was bought by Mumbai Indians for 17.50 crores. He would also have become the second most expensive player in IPL history, but suffered a fractured finger during the South Africa series. Now Mumbai is in confusion regarding the injury of these two players. Bumrah is yet to make a comeback and it remains to be seen how long Green’s fracture takes to heal.
Glenn Maxwell
Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was injured after slipping at his home in November. His leg was fractured. He has been out of the national team since the accident. Also, suspense remains over his playing for his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2023. It remains to be seen if and when Maxwell can return. If he doesn’t play next season, it could be a big blow for RCB.
Jonny Bairstow
England’s fiery batsman Jonny Bairstow did not even participate in the recent T20 World Cup in Australia. Bairstow suffered a serious leg injury while playing golf before the World Cup in October 2022. Since then he has been away from cricket. He is also not part of the upcoming England squad. How long he fits remains to be seen. In such a situation, his playing for his franchise Punjab Kings in IPL 2023 is in doubt.