Injured Gautam Gambhir likely to miss today’s Eliminator
The resplendent Kolkata http://www.senore.com/Cricket/G-Gambhir-c1447’s availability for their today’s make-or-break game against Mumabi Indians has become uncertain due to his shoulder injury.
Gambhir picked up the injury in his last game at Eden Gardens and may also miss Team India’s upcoming tour to West Indies.
Kolkata’s skipper got injured while fielding against http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mumbai-c820 Indians in the last game of the first round of IPL-4 on May 22.
Initially, Gambhir took it lightly but yesterday’s MRI scan revealed some serious problems.
Gambhir’s medical consultant has advised him to stay away from cricket and take rest as any carelessness may lead to a complicated predicament.
This development has spread a wave of confusion and tension amongst the KKR ranks and both the management and players are quite worried.
The http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Young-c98322 Indian batsman has proved to be the most successful skipper of Kolkata. In his maiden job with the franchise, he has led the team to qualify for the semis for the first time since 2008.
However, Gambhir came with a hefty http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Price-c82662 tag, being the most expensive player of the tournament. He got a lucrative contract of $2.4 million to lead the KKR.
Today’s game is highly significant for each side as the losing one http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Peter-Willey-c81951 be kicked out off the tournament.
According to experts, the KRR have no other option except http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SK-Raina-c2539 as a substitute of Gambhir.
Moreover, Gambhir may also not be available for the Men in Blue’s http://www.senore.com/Cricket/West-Indies-c760 tour that is due in the month of June.
As the Indian skipper, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Mahendra-Singh-Dhoni-c73820, is to be on rest, Gambhir is set to lead his national side for West Indies series.
The Kolkata fans, who consider the new KKR skipper as a fortune-changer, are http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Gordon-James-Muchall-c60376 dejected to know about his non-availability.
Some analysts think that it will be hard for the Kolkata side to win over the mighty Mumbai in the absence of the meticulous leadership and brilliant batting of Gambhir.
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