The 22-year-old, who dazzled in IPL 2024 with his raw pace and breakthrough performances, has struggled with fitness ever since.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After making a much-awaited return this season, Yadav featured in only two games before his body gave way once again. \u201cYadav sustained a back injury and is ruled out for the remainder of the season,\u201d read a statement from the IPL.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
LSG, currently fighting for survival in the league stage, have named New Zealand fast bowler Will O\u2019Rourke as Mayank\u2019s replacement. The 22-year-old Kiwi, known for his bounce and discipline, has been signed at a reserve price of \u20b93 crore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings, still in contention for a playoff spot, have brought in Kyle Jamieson to replace fellow New Zealander Lockie Ferguson, who has also been sidelined due to injury. Jamieson, a versatile seam-bowling all-rounder, joins the Shreyas Iyer-led squad for Rs 2 crore.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In another notable update that impacts the top of the table, Jos Buttler will be unavailable for the Gujarat Titans during the playoffs. Buttler has been called up by England for their upcoming ODI series against the West Indies, which begins on May 29 \u2014 the same day the IPL playoffs kick off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
To fill the void, GT have signed Sri Lanka\u2019s Kusal Mendis, who will make his IPL debut.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In another notable update that impacts the top of the table, Jos Buttler will be unavailable for the Gujarat Titans during the playoffs. Buttler has been called up by England for their upcoming ODI series against the West Indies, which begins on May 29 \u2014 the same day the IPL playoffs kick off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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