Well, that's a major bummer for LSG fans, Mayank Yadav's done for the season, thanks to a cranky back. The poor guy only got to bowl in two matches before his body decided, "Nope, we’re outta here." Snagged a couple wickets, but with that economy rate of 12.50. Probably not the comeback he wanted. Anyway, management didn’t hesitate. They’ve roped in New Zealand’s William O’Rourke for a cool ₹3 crore. The IPL folks dropped a bland press release on May 15, all very official. And it’s not just Lucknow taking the hits. Punjab Kings are limping too (literally). Lockie Ferguson is out. Another injury, another Kiwi replacement: Kyle Jamieson slides in for ₹2 crore. Ferguson barely got a chance before his hamstring betrayed him bowled, what, two balls against SRH? Talk about brutal luck. He still managed to play four games and picked up five wickets, so not a total wash, but seriously, can someone get these guys some bubble wrap? IPL 2025 injuries are just wild. The Gujarat Titans (GT) have signed Sri Lankan batter Kusal Mendis as a stand-in for Jos Buttler, who will have to leave following the league stage as per a directive from the England and Wales Cricket Board for a series beginning on May 29 against the West Indies. Also READ: Moeen Ali, Meg Lanning awarded MCC Honorary Life Membership Buttler will play the final match for the GT franchise against the Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 25. Mendis joined the GT for ₹75 lakh. After a nine-day break, the IPL 2025 resumes on Saturday, May 17, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) facing off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The league phase ends on May 27, whereas the final will be held on June 3.