Indian Premier League (IPL) debutants Rising Pune Supergiants suffered yet another setback on Thursday as opening batsman Faf du Plessis was ruled out of the T20 league after sustaining a broken finger.
The South African T20 captain took to Twitter to announce the development.
Du Plessis scored 206 in six matches at an average of 34.33, with a highest score of 69. He hit consecutive half-centuries against Gujarat Lions and Kings XI Punjab, but both knocks ended in a losing cause.
{{/usCountry}}Du Plessis scored 206 in six matches at an average of 34.33, with a highest score of 69. He hit consecutive half-centuries against Gujarat Lions and Kings XI Punjab, but both knocks ended in a losing cause.
{{/usCountry}}Earlier, Pune lost the services of former England batsman Kevin Pietersen, who was forced to end his IPL campaign with a calf injury.
Pune are currently sixth in the points table after winning two out of their six matches.
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