Ahead of the start of the 2024 IPL season, Gujarat Titans suffered a major blow. In fact, this team’s experienced fast bowler Mohammed Shami will not be able to take part in the game due to injury. He will go abroad for treatment of his ankle injury. However, Mohammed Shami not playing is seen as a big blow for the Gujarat Titans. But now there is also good news for the Gujarat Titans. According to media reports, the Gujarat Titans may place a big bet on the brother of their fast bowler Mohammed Shami.
Mohammad Shami’s brother’s name is Mohammad Kaif. Mohammad Kaif will be seen wearing the Gujarat Titans jersey in the 2024 IPL season. Mohammed Shami’s brother Mohammed Kaif is around 27 years old. Mohammad Kaif represents Bengal in domestic cricket. Mohammad Kaif made his List A debut in 2021. Mohammad Kaif had impressed a lot in the last Ranji Trophy season. Mohammad Kaif took 17 wickets in 6 Ranji Trophy matches at an average of 22. Furthermore, Mohammad Kaif has taken 12 wickets in 9 List A matches.
However, now it is believed that Gujarat Titans can add Mohammad Kaif to their team. However, Mohammad Kaif recently went unsold in the IPL auction. Mohammad Kaif’s price in the IPL auction was Rs 20 lakh but there was no team bid. According to media reports, Mohammed Shami will be away from the cricket field for around six to eight months. In such a situation, Gujarat Titans are looking for Shami’s replacement. In the 2023 IPL season, Shami won the Purple Cap by taking a maximum of 28 wickets in 17 matches.