New Zealand’s star opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) until May because of a thumb injury he sustained while playing a second T20I against Australia.
371 Subsequent X-ray findings ruled out simple fracture,although following MRI and specialist review, surgery was required1. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said Conway will need a minimum of eight weeks recovery time.
This is a huge loss for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who relied on Conway for the consistency at the top of the innings.
Now the team management is thinking of replacements to make up for the loss of Conway1.
Conway is still hopeful of recovery and hopes to return in the second half of IPL season. His return to the field is highly anticipated by fans and teammates alike.
Devon Conway: A New Zealand cricketer born on July 08,1991, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
He relocated to New Zealand in 2017 with the ambition of pursuing his career in cricket to which he has become an indispensable aspect of the New Zealand cricket team2. Conway is one who attacks from the left, and is an agile keeper.
Devon Conway Here are some of his career highlights:
Test debut: June 2, 2021, vs. England at Lord’s.
Scored 200 runs on his Test debut, second player ever to score 200 runs on their Test debut.
ICC World Test Championship Member of New Zealand team that won 2021 final against India
ODI Debut: 20 March 2021 vs Bangladesh
T20I debut: 27 November 2020 v West Indies
IPL: Represented Chennai Super Kings, Texas Super Kings.
Domestic career: Wellington, Somerset, Southern Brave.
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