Kolkata Knight Riders have chosen Dushmantha Chameera to fill in for Gus Atkinson in the IPL 2024, with Chameera joining the team at a reserve price of INR 50 Lakh.
Dushmantha Chameera, renowned for his pace and ability to unsettle batters with swing and seam movements, has been selected by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as a replacement for Gus Atkinson in the upcoming IPL 2024, joining the team at a reserve price of INR 50 Lakh.
Having previously played for Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2018 and 2021 IPL seasons respectively, Chameera’s most recent stint was with Lucknow Super Giants in the 2022 season, where he showcased his prowess by claiming nine wickets from 12 matches.
“Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have named Dushmantha Chameera as a replacement for England pacer Gus Atkinson for the upcoming edition of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024,” the official statement read.
🚨 NEWS 🚨@KKRiders name Dushmantha Chameera as replacement for Gus Atkinson.
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“Chameera will join KKR at a reserve price of INR 50 Lakh. The Sri Lankan speedster, who is known for his pace, and can trouble the batters with his swing and seam movements, was a part of Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 2018 and 2021 IPL seasons, respectively. He represented Lucknow Super Giants in the 2022 season, where he picked up nine wickets from 12 matches,” the statement added.
Last Updated on February 19, 2024
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