IPL 2023: Washington Sundar – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) received a massive setback as all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL 2023 season owing to a hamstring injury. SRH confirmed the news on their Twitter account and wished the Southpaw a speedy recovery. SRH will soon name a replacement to Sundar for the remainder of the IPL 2023 season. Follow IPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
🚨 INJURY UPDATE 🚨
Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the IPL 2023 due to a hamstring injury.
Speedy recovery, Washi 🧡 pic.twitter.com/P82b0d2uY3
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 27, 2023
IPL 2023: Sundar ruled out of IPL, problems double up Aiden Markram-led SRH as they seek consistency
Sundar was a vital part of the SRH team providing vital breakthroughs with ball and chipping in with handy contributions lower down the order. The all-rounder played seven matches for the SRH picking up three wickets and scoring 60 runs. He formed a formidable spin combination with Mayank Markande and helped restrict the opposition with his economical bowling.
However, SRH has to make do without the services of the all-rounder for the remaining seven games. With Aiden Markram-led only winning two games from seven games, the side needs to turn a corner if they harbor of qualifying. SRH next take on DC on Saturday (April 29). The Markram-led side lost their home encounter to the Warner-led DC. Sundar was the pick of the bowlers picking three wickets.
Mayank Dagar likely to replace Sundar in the playing XI
SRH have a like-for-like replacement for Sundar, as they have all-rounder Mayank Dagar in the reserves. The Himachal Pradesh all-rounder is a left-arm spin bowler and is a handy lower middle-order batter. The Southpaw has played 45 T20 matches, picking up 44 wickets at 22.18. Dagar is yet to play a IPL game for SRH in IPL 2023 season
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