Published: May 05, 2017, 10:48 PM (IST)
Edited: May 05, 2017, 10:48 PM (IST)
Injuries continue to strike Gujarat Lions (GL) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2017. This time Brendon McCullum and Nathu Singh will be flying back home. McCullum announced the same on his Twitter account. In the second tweet, he thanked the team management along with the support staff and the players. McCullum even posted the same messages through a video. Aaron Finch, McCullum’s GL teammate, immediately wished him speedy recovery and a safe travel back home through his Twitter account. GL owner Keshav Bansal expressed disappointment on missing on their star batsman for the remainder of the tournament. McCullum had pulled a hamstring during the Delhi Daredevils (DD) match last night. FULL CRICKET SCORECARD, SRH vs RPS, Match 44
Thank you for all the memories, @Bazmccullum! Here’s wishing you a speedy recovery. You will be missed! #GameMaariChhe pic.twitter.com/qzc3DvzDjy
— The Gujarat Lions (@TheGujaratLions) May 5, 2017
Injuries are not ideal but part of our sport. Compressed tournament & long travel can be gruelling. Sorry for not being there all the way.
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) May 5, 2017
Thanks to team mates, coaches, support staff, owners and fans of the @TheGujaratLions for the opportunity to play for you all. Respect.
— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) May 5, 2017
Safe travels @Bazmccullum It’s always a pleasure playing along side you! Hope the string heals soon & look forward to a few beers in London
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) May 5, 2017
Unfortunate that @Bazmccullum has been ruled out of rest of the season due to a hamstring injury. Hope you recover soon. God bless! pic.twitter.com/B9Lghk4FWO
— Keshav Bansal (@KeshavBansal08) May 5, 2017
A statement released by GL stated: “While McCullum endured a strain in his left hamstring during fielding against Delhi Daredevils on May 4, Nathu suffered back spasms during the Lions’ home game in Rajkot against Kings XI Punjab. Nathu hasn’t played a match since then. The New Zealander has been advised three-four weeks of intensive rehabilitation so as not to aggravate the damage in his hamstring.” McCullum has scored 319 runs at an average of 29 in the 11 matches he has played so far in this season’s IPL. His highest score was 72.
Nathu, on the other hand, has struggled to find a place in the playing XI this season. He has played only two matches and has claimed just one wicket. A week ago, Dwayne Bravo had been ruled out due to his injury. Andrew Tye, who was at his peak, was also struck by a shoulder injury during the thrilling Mumbai Indians (MI) match.
