Rajasthan Royals made a strategic move in their IPL 2024 campaign by signing the seasoned South African spinner, Keshav Maharaj, as an injury replacement for Prasidh Krishna on March 28th. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) sprang a surprise by replacing the injured Mujeeb Ur Rahman with 16-year-old Afghan offspinner, Allah Ghazanfar, at a base price of INR 20 lakh.
Allah Ghazanfar recently made his international debut during Afghanistan’s ODIs against Ireland and could become the youngest player for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) if he earns an IPL cap this season.
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However, the departure of star Australian spinner Adam Zampa from Rajasthan Royals due to personal reasons left a void in the team. With the presence of spin maestros Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal, the Royals aim to utilize Maharaj as a backup spin option this season.
🚨 Two players added to #IPL2024‘s rosters 🔁
– Allah Ghazanfar replaces the injured Mujeeb Ur Rahman at KKR
– Keshav Maharaj added to RR’s squad in place of Prasidh Krishna (who is recovering from surgery) pic.twitter.com/kh8QI6LSDl— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 28, 2024
According to an official IPL statement, “Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) named Allah Ghazanfar as a replacement for the injured Mujeeb Ur Rahman while Rajasthan Royals (RR) added Keshav Maharaj to the squad in place of Prasidh Krishna for the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.” Ghazanfar, having represented Afghanistan in 2 ODIs, brings youthful energy to KKR’s bowling arsenal, having showcased his talent in T20s and List A matches.
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The IPL 2024 season commenced with Rajasthan Royals securing a commanding 20-run victory against Lucknow Super Giants, while Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Shreyas Iyer, clinched a hard-fought four-run win against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With strategic player replacements, both teams aim to maintain their winning momentum and make a mark in the tournament.
