IPL 2017: The Injured XI

All-rounder

Bravo injured his hamstring during the 2016/17 Big Bash League

With West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell already banned from the sport for one year, this year’s IPL is set to miss as many as three world-class all-rounders due to various injuries.

Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews is nursing a calf injury that he sustained during Sri Lanka's tour of South Africa earlier this year and the all-rounder missed the T20I series in Australia followed by the Tests and ODIs against Bangladesh. It is confirmed that he will take part in the T20Is against the Bangladeshis and is set to miss the first few matches of the IPL.

Mathews, who was brought by Delhi Daredevils in the 2017 IPL auction, confirmed that he will play in the tournament only if he is 100% fit.

Mitchell Marsh, who is a part of Rising Pune Supergiant, left the Australian team mid-way through their Test series against India after sustaining a shoulder injury that will keep him out of action for at least eight months. He will not only miss the IPL but also will not be a part of the Australian team in the Champions Trophy and is in doubt for the Ashes that will take place later this year.

Gujarat Lions' West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is yet another big name that is set to miss at least a part of the tournament. Bravo injured his hamstring during the 2016/17 Big Bash League and is still recovering from it. He will reach Rajkot next week where he will work under the supervision of a dedicated fitness trainer so that he can play in the second leg of the tournament.