Thu May 22 16:40:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**IPL Teams Shuffle Rosters: PBKS, GT, and LSG Announce Replacements Amidst Injuries and International Duties**
**[City, State] –** Three Indian Premier League (IPL) teams, Punjab Kings (PBKS), Gujarat Titans (GT), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), have announced key player replacements as the 2025 season progresses.
Punjab Kings have secured New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson for INR 2 Crore to fill the void left by Lockie Ferguson. Ferguson has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to a hamstring injury.
Gujarat Titans have signed Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman Kusal Mendis for INR 75 Lakh. Mendis will step in for Jos Buttler, who is scheduled to depart after GT’s May 25th match against the Chennai Super Kings to join his national team. Mendis’s addition will become effective on May 26th.
Lucknow Super Giants have brought in another New Zealander, William O’Rourke, at his reserve price of INR 3 Crore. O’Rourke will replace Mayank Yadav, who has been sidelined with a back injury for the rest of the season.