CSK sign Willey as Jadhav's replacement

Chennai Super Kings are all set to rope in England all-rounder David Willey in place of injured Kedar Jhadav who on Monday was ruled out of IPL after suffering a hamstring injury during team’s opening encounter against Mumbai Indians.

New Delhi: Chennai Super Kings have roped in England all-rounder David Willey in place of injured Kedar Jadhav who on Monday was ruled out of IPL after suffering a hamstring injury during team’s opening encounter against Mumbai Indians.

Chennai Super Kings on Wednesday confirmed that Willey has agreed to sign for Indian Premier League team Chennai Super Kings.

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Willey’s late call-up comes after team-mate Liam Plunkett joined IPL side Delhi Daredevils on Saturday replacing injured Kagiso Rabada.

CSK's batting coach Mike Hussey had said on Monday that losing Jadhav, a key player in the middle-order, was a big blow.

The 28-year-old all-rounder will be making his debut in IPL this year. In 34 T20I played for England, Willy has clinched 36 wickets and has amassed 140 runs.

While in other T20 competitions and cricket leagues played around the world, Willy has 3122 runs at a strike rate of over 142 and a highest score of 118.