The BCCI has cleared fast bowler Avesh Khan to participate in the 2025 edition of IPL for Lucknow Super Giants. Avesh has obtained BCCI clearance for medical treatment of his right knee so he will join the LSG squad in the coming days as per ESPNcricinfo reports. Since late January the pacer has been inactive in competitive cricket while his latest Indian team match occurred during a T20I against South Africa in November 2024. The domestic season acquired into his right knee through overloaded conditions making him absent from played matches including Madhya Pradesh’s last Ranji Trophy league match.
Avesh Khan’s Comeback Provides Timely Boost For LSG
Avesh Khan finished his recovery period at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru by completing his final fitness examination on Monday. Whether the Lucknow Super Giants camp received Avesh Khan before or after March 27 is unknown but they plan to use him in their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The return of Avesh Khan occurs when Lucknow Super Giants need him most to kickstart their IPL 2025 journey after losing their initial match to Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam. The LSG fast-bowling department will receive substantial reinforcement from his availability after enduring many injuries.
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Avesh Khan’s Return Eases LSG’s Fast-Bowling Injury Woes
The Indian fast-bowling injuries faced by LSG require the vital return of Avesh Khan to their playing roster. Mayank Yadav retrieved from his lumbar stress injury only to develop a toe problem before Akash Deep worked through his back problems from the Tests in Australia. Left-arm bowler Mohsin Khan faces an ACL tear injury from December that leads to his IPL 2025 ban and their team chooses Shardul Thakur as the replacement. The return to fitness of Avesh allows LSG to pursue stability in the fractured pace department.
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