Rediff.com« Back to articlePrint this article

I am available for IPL, says KKR captain Gautam Gambhir

March 21, 2013 12:59 IST

In a major relief for Kolkata Knight Riders, skipper Gautam Gambhir has said that he is available for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League since he is suffering from just a mild jaundice. 

Gautam GambhirThe left-handed batsman said he will be back on field in four to five days. 

"I AM AVAILABLE FOR THE IPL. It's a mild jaundice, hoping to be good in 4-5 days time," Gambhir tweeted. 

Gambhir's manager also confirmed the news, saying the star opener will be back in action when defending champions Kolkata take on the Delhi Daredevils in the tournament opener on April 3. 

Gambhir was selected to replace an injured Shikhar Dhawan in the Indian side for the fourth Test against Australia but he missed out due to jaundice. 

Gambhir missed the last two matches for Delhi in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy due to illness.

© Copyright 2024 PTI. All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of PTI content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent.