Injury blow for Gujarat Titans as Kane Williamson Ruled Out of IPL 2023
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Kane Williamson got injured against CSK [AP Photos]
In a major setback for defending champions Gujarat Titans in their bid for IPL glory in 2023, their premier batsman Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the entire season. The devastating news comes following an unfortunate incident during the IPL 2023 opener between the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday.
As per reports, Steve Smith is going to be his likely replacement.Injury blow for Gujarat Titans as Kane Williamson Ruled Out of IPL 2023
What happened to Kane Williamson?
Williamson, who was playing his first game for the Titans after eight seasons with Sunrisers Hyderabad, sustained a serious knee injury while attempting to intercept a ball hit by CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. Despite saving two runs, the former Kiwi skipper fell awkwardly, with his right foot hitting the ground with full force.
Williamson received immediate medical attention, but he was unable to return to the field, with the Titans opting to bring on B Sai Sudarshan as a substitute fielder. Later, the impact player rule was used to swap the two players in the XI.
This development will be a significant blow to the Titans' campaign, as Williamson's contributions to the team were expected to be substantial. The New Zealand veteran had captained Sunrisers Hyderabad in several seasons and was widely regarded as one of the most consistent and reliable batsmen in the IPL.
Despite the unfortunate news about Williamson, the Titans managed to kickstart their IPL 2023 season on a positive note with a thrilling five-wicket victory over the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. They will look to build on this momentum as they prepare to face the Delhi Capitals on Tuesday, April 4, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
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