In what could be a major blow to the remainder of its 2020 IPL campaign, Delhi Capitals reported on Monday that veteran leg spinner Amit Mishra has been ruled out of the tournament due to the injury he sustained in the franchise’s final game against Kolkata. Knight Riders in Sharjah.
Delhi Capitals player Amit Mishra has been ruled out for the remainder of the current Dream11 Indian Premier League season. The 37-year-old suffered an injury to the flexor tendon in the ring finger of his bowling hand while trying to retrieve the ball during the Delhi Capitals game against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Sharjah on October 3, 2020.
“Mishra will now consult with a specialist over the next few days to determine the most appropriate course of management for this unfortunate injury. Everyone at Delhi Capitals wishes him a speedy recovery, ”Delhi Capitals said through an official statement.
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Mishra had gotten off to a brilliant start to the campaign collecting three wickets in three games and bowling at an impressive economic rate of 7.34. (Total IPL coverage 2020)
Mishra is the second tallest bearer in IPL history behind Lasith Malinga and has been an integral part of the Delhi franchise for several years.
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The veteran leggie was drafted into Game XI after Ravichandran Ashwin injured his shoulder in the opener against Kings XI Punjab. Ashwin returned in the last outing against KKR, but the team persisted with Mishra as the leg spinner had impressed everyone with his performances.
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