Injury rules Kevon Cooper out for the remaining IPL season 5 – Cricket News Update
http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Delhi-c780 Daredevils on April 29.
The player consequently miss the return match against the table http://www.senore.com/Cricket/R-Dravid-c2229, broke the news that the Windies’ national will be out of action for four to five weeks – ending his bout with the 2008 champions.
"He has come in as a young kid and performed exceptionally well and done some difficult jobs for us," Dravid confirmed.
The 23-year-old rose to prominence during last year’s Champions League T20 campaign, where he represented his domestic side, Trinidad & Tobago. His impressive medium- pace and power-hitting abilities helped him to earn recognition, enticing Royals to splash
out 50,000 US dollars to get a hold of his services for the current season.
The youngster did not disappoint, claiming four-wickets in his first ever appearance in the IPL against Kings XI http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Punjab-c833. He further went on to add six more scalps to his name - becoming his franchise’s highest wicket-taker at a acceptable economy rate of
7.25.
However, his campaign was blighted by injuries, forcing him to miss four crucial matches for the Royals, including last night’s clash against the Daredevils. His presence was evident, with his side failing to stop opponents skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/V-Sehwag-c2739, who notched
up his fifth consecutive half-century to help his side stretch their lead at the top to 3 points.
As for the inaugural champions, their campaign has stuttered in recent times, which include four consecutive losses. They currently have 8 points from their 10 matches, and are languishing at sixth on the points table.
While Cooper’s loss will come as a setback, the Royals have enough firepower in their ranks to ensure that they get their faltering campaign on track. Their hopes will be pinned on Australian all-rounder, http://www.senore.com/Cricket/SR-Watson-c2558, who made his first appearance of this
year after returning from the national team’s duties.
Also with the likes of skipper Dravid and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Ajinkya-Rahane-c970 (Orange cap holder) in form, the team will be eyeing a swift recovery as they gear up for the business end of the competition.
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