Harry Gurney to miss out 2020 Vitality Blast, IPL due to shoulder injury
Left-arm seamer of Nottinghamshire Outlaws Harry Gurney will miss out the entire campaign for this year’s T20 Vitality Blast and the upcoming Indian Premier League due to a shoulder injury, which is scheduled to undergo an operation next month.
“Having gone through the same frustrations as everyone this year in waiting for cricket to restart, I’m devastated to have to miss the Blast,” Gurney said on the Nottinghamshire Cricket website.
“Some of the proudest moments in my career have been with Notts, and nothing quite compares to being out on the field at Trent Bridge competing for trophies with some of my best mates. To have that taken away for a year is tough.
“I have a huge amount of faith in the squad of players and in their ability to go deep in the tournament. I’ll be cheering them on for sure, and will be there with a word of advice or tactical input whenever it’s needed,” he added.
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“Harry would improve any T20 side in the world, so it’s a blow to lose him for this year’s tournament,” said head coach Peter Moores.
“With the experience and expertise he’s gained from a global white-ball career, he’s become a real leader in our limited-overs dressing room.
“What I always say in these situations is that – whilst we are all gutted for Harry – it does provide someone else with an opportunity and that can be exciting.
“There are a number of talented bowlers in our squad who are looking to take their next steps forward in the white-ball game – and there are some experienced men, like Luke Fletcher and Jake Ball, who will be very keen to take on extra responsibility,” he added.
