McCullum, Nathu Singh ruled out of IPL 2017

Rajkot May 5 (IANS) Gujarat Lions opening batsman Brendon McCullum and pacer Nathu Singh have been ruled out of the remainder of this year s Indian Premier League (IPL) due to injuries.

While McCullum endured a strain in his left hamstring during fielding against Delhi Daredevils on May 4 Nathu suffered back spasms during the Lions home game in Rajkot against Kings XI Punjab.

Nathu hasn t played a match since then the IPL franchise said in a statement on Friday.

The New Zealander has been advised three-four weeks of intensive rehabilitation so as not to aggravate the damage in his hamstring the statement added.

McCullum has scored 319 runs at a poor average of 29 in the 11 matches he has played so far in this year s IPL. His highest score was 72.

Nathu has struggled to find a place in the playing XI this season. He has played only two matches and has claimed just one wicket.

--IANS
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