Injured Carse ruled out of IPL, Hyderabad sign Mulder

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad have replaced injured England fast bowler Brydon Carse with South African all-rounder Wiaan Mulder, the Indian Premier League side said on Thursday.

Hyderabad said that Carse, who aggravated a left toe injury last month and was ruled of England’s Champions Trophy campaign, would also miss the 2025 edition of the Twenty20 league.

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The 2016 IPL champions added that Mulder, who has played 11 T20 internationals, 18 tests and 25 one-day internationals, would join the team for 7.5 million Indian rupees ($86,136).

Rahane to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025

Earlier on Monday, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders appointed veteran top order batter Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for this year’s IPL.

The 36-year-old fills the void created by the departure of Shreyas Iyer, who will captain Punjab Kings after Kolkata released him.

Seam-bowling all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer will be Rahane’s deputy, the three-time champions said in a statement.

“We are delighted to have someone like Ajinkya Rahane, who brings his experience and maturity as a leader,” Kolkata chief executive Venky Mysore said.

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“Also, Venkatesh Iyer has been a franchise player for KKR and brings a lot of leadership qualities. We are confident that they will combine well as we start the defence of our title.”

A prolific scorer in domestic cricket, Rahane led India to a memorable test series victory in Australia in 2020-21.

“It’s an honour to be asked to lead KKR, which has been one of the most successful franchises in the IPL,” Rahane said.

“I think we have an excellent and balanced squad. I look forward to working with everyone and taking up the challenge of defending our title.”

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Delhi Capitals remain the only IPL team yet to appoint a captain after releasing Rishabh Pant, who will skipper Lucknow Super Giants.

The IPL will run from March 22 to May 25. Kolkata will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first match of this year’s IPL on March 22.