Andrew Tye ruled out of IPL 2017 with dislocated shoulder

Andrew Tye, the Gujarat Lions pace bowler, has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2017 with a dislocated shoulder.

Tye injured his shoulder while trying to field a ball during Gujarat Lions’ match against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. The Australian was immediately taken off the field and did not take any part in the game. He was rushed to the hospital soon after.

Explaining his injury, Tye said, “The shoulder popped out of the socket and remained out for a while. They put it back in at the hospital. The extent of the damage is still unknown. I will be flying home in the next couple of days to figure that out. And as for the recovery time, I am not too sure at the moment, but hopefully it’s not too long.”

“Unfortunately this is the end of the tournament for me,” he added. “As heartbreaking as it is, I have enjoyed my time here. The people at Gujarat Lions have looked after me well. The fans have been unbelievable. The messages of support and good wishes I have got from everyone have been overwhelming. All I can say is, thanks to the fans and the franchise for giving me this opportunity and hopefully I will be back in the IPL next year.”