GL all-rounder Bravo withdraws from IPL 10 with hamstring injury

GUJARAT LIONS have suffered a blow as all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been ruled out of 10th edition of IPL due to an injury. 

As reported by PTI, the Caribbean star is yet to recover from his left hamstring surgery. The Gujarat franchise was hoping to have him fit for the later half of the season as he was travelling with the team while undergoing rehabilitation.

Bravo, who was acquired by GL ahead of the 2016 season, expressed his regret for withdrawing from the ongoing season without featuring in any of the games.

"It is with deep regret that I announce my decision to withdraw from the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League, owing to my hamstring injury. I have been with the Gujarat Lions squad since the beginning of their IPL 2017 campaign, undergoing my rehab on the sidelines, in the hope of returning to the cricket field in the second half of the tournament."

He further added,

"Unfortunately, I am simply not able to perform at my best which is what my team, fellow cricketers and fans deserve. I sincerely apologise to my Gujarat Lions teammates, franchise owners and my fans for this disappointment. I, too, am deeply saddened and disappointed, particularly because I know how much my fans were looking forward to my return. This is one of the hardest decisions I have had to make in my career but I do believe withdrawal from this season of the IPL will allow me to perform at my best later on in the year."

Bravo also shared a heartfelt message with the fans. 

A special message from @DJBravo47 for all our fans. #GameMaariChhe pic.twitter.com/Fve3Kk6auj

— The Gujarat Lions (@TheGujaratLions) April 24, 2017

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