NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans on Wednesday made an announcement that Kerala medium-pacer Sandeep Warrier will join their squad as a replacement for the injured senior Indian seamer Mohammed Shami, as confirmed by the Indian Premier League.
Shami recently underwent a successful Achilles heel surgery in London to address his right heel problem. It is anticipated that he will undergo rehabilitation for the majority of IPL 2024, thereby ruling him out for the entire event.
Having not played competitive cricket since last year's ODI World Cup final, in which India lost to Australia by six wickets, Shami's absence will be felt by the team.
Meanwhile, Warrier, aged 32, has featured in five IPL matches since 2019, securing two wickets with an economy rate of 7.88.
"Shami - the veteran Indian pacer - recently successfully underwent surgery for his right heel problem and is currently recovering," read a statement from IPL.
"His replacement, Sandeep Warrier, has so far played 5 IPL matches and will join GT for his base price of INR 50 Lac."
GT will be his fourth IPL franchise, having previously played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians.
GT will play their IPL 2024 opener against Mumbai Indians on March 24 here.
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