Gus Atkinson: The English Cricketer Who Will Not Participate in the IPL 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders Have Signed Sri Lanka Fast Bowler Dushmantha Chameera as a Replacement

Atkinson Was Initially Signed by the Knight Riders But Was Forced to Withdraw Due to Injury

Gus Atkinson, an English cricketer who has played for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL), will not participate in the IPL 2024 season. The Knight Riders have signed Sri Lanka fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera as a replacement for Atkinson, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury.

Atkinson, who is known for his ability to rattle batters with his sheer pace, made his international debut in September 2023 against New Zealand. He has since played in 10 One Day Internationals and 5 Twenty20 Internationals for England.

The Knight Riders were hoping that Atkinson would be able to play a key role in their bowling attack in the IPL 2024 season. However, Atkinson suffered an injury in the lead-up to the tournament and was forced to withdraw from the squad.

The Knight Riders have a number of other fast bowlers in their squad, including Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav, and Lockie Ferguson. However, Chameera is a like-for-like replacement for Atkinson and is expected to play a similar role in the team's bowling attack.

The IPL 2024 season is scheduled to begin on March 25th. The Knight Riders will open their campaign against the Chennai Super Kings in Chennai.