Shivam Mavi ruled out of IPL 2024 due to injury

Lucknow Super Giants seamer Shivam Mavi has been ruled out of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season after he failed to recover from his rib injury.

The 25-year-old, who last played competitive cricket in August 2023, was forced to miss the domestic season for Uttar Pradesh. He did turn up for LSG’s pre-season training camp only to be told that he hadn’t recovered enough to feature in this edition. He 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,” LSG said in a press release.

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Mavi, who has played six T20Is for India, also didn’t play a single game for Gujarat Titans in 2023. In the last auction, LSG acquired his services for Rs 6.4 crore to fill the void created by Avesh Khan leaving for Rajasthan Royals.

You'll come back stronger, Shivam. And we're with you all the way. 💙 pic.twitter.com/zYSs3URV1p

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 3, 2024

“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 stated.

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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.