Chennai Super Kings' woes mount ahead of IPL 2024, explosive batsman out for half season with injury
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Devon Conway Ruled Out From First Half Of IPL 2024 : Chennai Super Kings, the 5-time champions under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, have received a big blow before IPL 2024. The team's star opener Devon Conway has been ruled out for the first part of the tournament due to injury. Conway will undergo surgery on his left toe after suffering an injury during the T20I series against Australia. New Zealand Cricket released a statement before the second Test match against Australia that Conway will need at least 8 weeks to recover from the surgery, meaning he will not be able to play in IPL 2024 against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 22 March.
Information provided by New Zealand Cricket
"Opening batsman Devon Conway will undergo surgery on the left thumb he sustained during the T20I series against Australia this week," the Blackcaps said in a statement. A possible recovery will take at least 8 weeks after scans and specialist advice." Conway was instrumental in helping CSK win the title for a record fifth time. He was the highest run-scorer for CSK in IPL 2023 with 672 runs, with an explosive innings of 47 off 25 balls in the final. played, for which he was awarded the player of the match.
Adding to Dhoni's woes
The biggest question facing Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni right now is who will open for Chennai Super Kings in place of Conway along with Ruturaj Gaikwad. Mahi has an experienced option in the form of Ajinkya Rahane. Rahane had a great last IPL season, he has opened the innings in the IPL before.
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