Injured Umran Malik has been removed from IPL 2025, and KKR announces replacement player

Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR) It was hit harder than that Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Their newly acquired pacer, Umran Malikwas removed from the tournament due to injuries. With a quick response, KKR announced the famous left-armed Media Payker as his replacement. This development reshaped the plan for the defending champion. Royal Challenger Bengaluru At Eden Gardens on March 22nd.

Umran Malik’s injury: KKR’s retreat

Known for its ferocious pace and clock speeds above 150 kmph, Malik was considered an important addition to the KKR’s bowling arsenal. The franchise had secured him for Rs 750,000 during the IPL 2025 auction, hoping that his raw pace would complement their bowling attacks. However, Malik’s repeated injuries issue once again left him on the sidelines. This was the second IPL season when Speedster struggled to make an impact, and only played one game in IPL 2024 before being ruled out due to fitness concerns.

Malik became famous first at IPL 2021 Sunrise Hyderabadwhere his express space rattles the batter. Despite his possibilities, the contradictions of rows and length often made him expensive at key moments. After being released by Sunrise Hyderabad prior to the 2025 season, KKR made a calculated gamble on him, but unfortunately he has not been rewarded due to his injuries.

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New opportunities for forgotten gems

Chetan Sakariyathe left-handed pacer with international experience has been appointed as a replacement for Malik. The 27-year-old made his IPL debut in 2021 Rajasthan Royals He then spent a breakthrough season and claimed 14 wickets in 14 games. Despite his early successes, injuries and limited opportunities saw him disappear from the spotlight over the following seasons. In total, Sakariya played 19 IPL matches and scored 20 wickets with an economic rate of 8.44.

Sakariya will join KKR for Rs 750,000, bringing versatility to its bowling lineup. His ability to swing the ball and deliver the ball under pressure can prove to be invaluable to the team. Already a part of the KKR camp and as a net bowler, Sakariya is well versed in the team’s dynamics and aims to make the most of this opportunity to revive his career.

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-Kolkataknightriders (@kkriders) March 16, 2025

Kolkatanite rider bowling depth

Despite this set, KKR boasts a formidable bowling unit featuring international stars. Anrich Nortje and Spencer Johnson. Including Sakaria adds diversity to the left arm angle, along with the pace and bounce offered by Noltier and Johnson. Team management needs to carefully strategize ways to effectively utilize resources in Malik’s absence.

KKR’s bowling offense will play a key role in the title defense this season. With a seasoned campaigner Sunil Narin and Varun Chakravarthy Also in their ranks, KKR remains a strong competitor despite losing Malik.

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