Can Sandeep Replace Shami as an Effective Alternative For The Coming IPL Season?

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Let’s take a look at Sandeep Warrier's potential to evaluate his upcoming tenure of replacing veteran pacer Mohammad Shami at Gujrat Titans

Sagnik Paul March 21, 2024

Gujarat Titans (GT) have signed Sandeep Warrier to replace Mohammed Shami, the famous Indian bowler Shami is recovering after a successful operation to address a heel issue. Sandeep Warrier, his replacement, has signed a Rs 50 lakh contract with GT after participating in five IPL games. Shami has not played competitive cricket since last year's ODI World Cup final, which India lost by six wickets against Australia.

Warrier’s In-depth Analysis:

Since 2019, Warrier, 32, has participated in five IPL games and taken two wickets at an economy of 7.88.

"Shami – the veteran Indian pacer – recently successfully underwent surgery for his right heel problem and is currently recovering, His replacement, Sandeep Warrier, has so far played 5 IPL matches and will join GT for his base price of INR 50 Lac."
~read a statement from IPL

Having played for the Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Kolkata Knight Riders, GT will be his fourth IPL outfit. Along with Mohit Sharma, Josh Little, Umesh Yadav, Spencer Johnson, Kartik Tyagi, Darshan Nalkande, and Sushant Mishra, Warrier joins a group of quick bowlers.

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