Devon Conway ruled out of IPL 2024, CSK replace opener with 36-year-old England pacer

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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) New Zealand opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the IPL 2024. CSK have named England pacer Richard Gleeson as his replacement.

Conway was expected to be available for selection in the second-half of the IPL 2024. He underwent a thumb surgery and also missed the 2-Test series against Australia in March.

The southpaw is expected to play a key role in New Zealand's campaign at the T20 World Cup 2024 in June, and he would be hoping to complete his recovery by then.

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have named 36-year-old England pacer Richard Gleeson as Conway's replacement for the remainder of the IPL 2024.

"Devon Conway has been ruled out of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 due to an injury.Conway, who represented Chennai Super Kings (CSK) over the course of the last two IPL seasons, played 23 matches and scored 924 runs, which included 9 half-centuries and a highest score of 92*," an IPL release said on Thursday, April 18.

"CSK have added Richard Gleeson to the squad for the remainder of the TATA IPL 2024. Gleeson has represented England in 6 T20Is and has 9 wickets against his name. Additionally, Gleeson has played 90 T20s and picked 101 T20 wickets. He will join CSK for his reserve price of INR 50 Lac," it added.

Rachin Ravindra has taken the responsibility to open in the absence of Devon Conway. Ravindra has scored 133 runs in six matches at an average of 22.16 and a strike rate of 166.25. CSK are currently third in the 10-team table after winning four of their first six matches.