Irfan Pathan, Ankit Soni join Gujarat Lions
Gujarat Lions have roped in all-rounder Irfan Pathan, as reported earlier, and Ankit Soni as replacements for the injured Dwayne Bravo and Shivil Kaushik.
Bravo did not play a single game in IPL 2017 after being sidelined due to a hamstring injury and was eventually ruled out. Left-arm chinaman bowler Shivil Kaushik featured in first three matches but has now been ‘ruled out of the tournament’, said a media release.
Ankit Soni, the 23-year old all-rounder from Mumbai has been brought in after taking part in a trials camp with Gujarat Lions.
Pathan, who was not picked initially in the auctions, was elated at getting this late opportunity to play.
“It’s like I’m coming back from the dead. It’s wonderful. When you don’t get picked it’s disappointing. Even if it’s halfway stage of the tournament or the fag end, it’s a really wonderful feeling to get picked. Hopefully, I will get an opportunity and play well,” he said.
Gujarat will take on RCB on Thursday.
