In unfortunate news for Chennai Super Kings, opener Devon Conway has been ruled out for the rest of the IPL 2024 due to injury. The New Zealand batsman, who played a crucial role in CSK's IPL 2023 victory, broke his left thumb during a match in February and had been expected to return in May. However, it has now been confirmed that Conway will miss the entire season, and CSK has named England's Richard Gleeson as his replacement. This will be Gleeson's first stint in the Indian Premier League, and his raw talent and impressive T20 record make him an exciting prospect for CSK fans to look out for.
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings have chosen English fast bowler Richard Gleeson to replace injured New Zealand opener Devon Conway for the ongoing IPL season. Conway had suffered a fractured thumb during a T20 series against Australia in February and is expected to be out for eight weeks. Gleeson, who will make his debut in the IPL, was bought by CSK for his base price of ₹50 lakh and will join the team that is currently leading the points table.
Chennai Super Kings, defending champions of the IPL, have named Richard Gleeson as their replacement for injured New Zealand opener Devon Conway. Conway, who has been a vital part of CSK's batting lineup, suffered a fractured thumb and will be out of action for eight weeks. Gleeson, who will be making his debut in the IPL, joins CSK for his base price of Rs 50 lakh and has an impressive T20 record, claiming 101 wickets in 90 matches. CSK, currently third on the points table, will face Lucknow Super Giants on Friday.
Devon Conway, the prolific Kiwi batter for the Chennai Super Kings, has been ruled out of the 2024 Indian Premier League season after suffering an injury. Despite his impressive performance of 252 runs in his debut IPL season, Conway continued his dominance in the 2023 season with 672 runs and six half-centuries. In the upcoming auctions, the Super Kings have acquired England's T20I player Richard Gleeson for a bargain price of Rs 50 Lakh, who has proven to be a dangerous bowler with 101 wickets in 90 T20 matches.