After receiving a golden opportunity to showcase his talents at the 'biggest tournament on the planet', 17-year-old South African pacer Kwena Maphaka is ready to make his mark on the IPL stage. With an impressive record in the recent Under-19 World Cup, Maphaka's potential has been recognized by the five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians, as they bring him on board as a replacement for injured Sri Lankan pacer Dilshan Madushanka. This exciting opportunity for Maphaka to play alongside top players and coaches will surely make him one to watch out for in the upcoming IPL season.
Sandeep Warrier has been selected as the replacement for injured veteran pacer Mohammad Shami in the Gujarat Titans squad for the upcoming cricket tournament. Meanwhile, left-arm pacer Kwena Maphaka has been recruited by Mumbai Indians to take the place of the injured Dilshan Madushanka for the TATA IPL 2024. Maphaka gained recognition for his performance in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
South African U19 medium-pacer, Kwena Maphaka, has been named as a replacement for injured Sri Lankan pacer, Dilshan Madushanka, in the Mumbai Indians squad for the upcoming IPL season. The 23-year-old is known for his impressive speed and ability to bowl mean bouncers, and has already made a mark in the U19 World Cup earlier this year. With two IPL giants, Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah, as his teammates, Maphaka will have the opportunity to learn and develop in the upcoming season. In another IPL development, Gujarat Titans have brought in Sandeep Warrier as a replacement for injured Mohammed Shami, who recently underwent a successful surgery and is expected to miss the entire season.
The Mumbai Indians have added rising star Kwena Maphaka to their squad for the upcoming IPL season, replacing the injured Dilshan Madushanka. The young South African caught the attention of head coach Mark Boucher, who was instrumental in getting him signed for the five-time champions. With a successful U19 World Cup performance under his belt, Maphaka will now share the dressing room with bowling greats like Lasith Malinga and Jasprit Bumrah. Despite his tender age, the all-rounder has already proven himself in multiple sports and is ready to make his mark in the world of cricket.
21-year-old pace bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib will not take part in the final match against Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury. In the first ODI, he picked up three crucial wickets before being pulled out of his ninth over. Despite recovering, he only took one wicket in the second ODI as Sri Lanka bounced back for a win. Dilshan Madushanka of Lanka also suffered a hamstring injury and may also miss the initial stage of IPL with Mumbai Indians.