IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants Lose Pacer Shivam Mavi For The Season Due To Injury

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) announced on Wednesday (April 3) that Shivam Mavi has been ruled out for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season after the Indian pacer failed to recover from his rib injury.

The Uttar Pradesh pacer, who was bought for Rs 6.40 Crore by LSG in the IPL 2024 auction, last played competitive cricket in August 2023 and missed the entire domestic season.

The 25-year-old, however, had joined the pre-season training with LSG only to be told that he would not play any part in this edition. He did not feature even in the 2023 season when he was part of the Gujarat Titans squad.

Mavi, who had gone down the pecking order in the national team plans after breaking into the team early last year, had suffered a rib stress fracture in August last year.

"The talented right-arm fast bowler joined us after the auction in December and has been part of the camp from pre-season. He has been a key part of the squad for the season, hence we as well as Shivam are disappointed that his season has come to an end so soon," the press release from LSG stated.

Mavi, who has played six T20 Internationals for India, was roped in by the Lucknow Super Giants to fill the void created by Avesh Khan being traded to Rajasthan Royals.

"The franchise will continue to support Shivam and is committed to aiding him in his recovery process. We wish him a swift and complete return, and are sure he will be back fitter and stronger," LSG further added.

Mavi, on his part, vowed to come back stronger. "I thought I will play matches and do well for my team but unfortunately I have to go because of injury.

"A player needs to be mentally strong and also know what are the areas one needs to focus on during rehabilitation. We have a good team here," he said in a video posted on LSG's official 'X' handle.

Lucknow Super Giants are yet to announce a replacement for the Indian pacer, but with Mayank Yadav's emergence, they may opt for a batter rather than a pacer for the remainder of the season.

LSG has already replaced English pacers Mark Wood and David Willey with West Indies' Shamar Joseph and New Zealand's Matt Henry respectively after the England quicks pulled out of the tournament due to personal reasons.

(With PTI inputs)