NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday announced the signing of English left-arm pacer Luke Wood as a replacement for the injured Jason Behrendorff, bolstering their bowling lineup for the upcoming the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.
Behrendorff, who was set to play a pivotal role in MI's campaign, has been sidelined due to injury, prompting the franchise to secure the services of Wood as his replacement.
READ ALSO: How to watch IPL in USAWood brings valuable experience to the table, having represented England in 5 T20Is and 2 ODIs. With 8 T20I wickets to his name, Wood's proficiency in the shortest format of the game makes him a valuable asset for MI.
The franchise confirmed Wood's signing, revealing that he will join MI for Rs. 50 lakhs, further strengthening their bowling department ahead of the highly anticipated IPL season.
As MI gear up for their IPL season-opener against Gujarat Titans on March 24, the addition of Wood is expected to provide depth and versatility to their bowling attack, complementing the existing arsenal of bowlers within the squad that already possesses notable speedsters such as Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, and Romario Shepherd.
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