Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have announced Sri Lankan speedster Dushmantha Chameera as the replacement for England’s Gus Atkinson for the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Chameera, who joins KKR at a reserve price of Rs 50 lakh, brings formidable bowling prowess to the team, having previously represented Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Lucknow Super Giants in past IPL seasons.
Chameera’s addition to the KKR squad follows Atkinson’s withdrawal from the tournament due to workload management concerns. The Sri Lankan cricketer’s experience and skill set are expected to bolster KKR’s bowling attack and add depth to their squad dynamics for the upcoming season.
In other IPL developments, Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore have named replacements for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024. Rising star Kashvee Gautam’s absence due to injury sees Mumbai’s Sayali Sathgare stepping in as the replacement for Gujarat Giants at a reserve price of Rs 10 lakh. Additionally, India all-rounder Kanika Ahuja’s injury prompted Royal Challengers Bangalore to recruit Maharashtra’s left-arm fast bowler, Shradda Pokharkar, at the same reserve price.
These replacement announcements underscore the teams’ proactive approach to squad management and readiness to adapt to unforeseen circumstances during the IPL and WPL seasons. As anticipation builds for the tournaments, the recruitment of skilled replacements ensures competitive balance and keeps fans eagerly awaiting the action-packed cricketing extravaganza.
