New Zealand's Corey Anderson to be fit in time for IPL

Corey Anderson of New Zealand bats during the ICC World Twenty20 Bangladesh 2014

New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson is expected to be fit for the upcoming Indian Premier League and will join his team, Mumbai Indians at the end of this week, reports ESPN Cricinfo.

“There’s no fracture, no break and we’re very happy with how the injury is going,” Anderson told reporters. “The ligaments are all fine too; everything else is good to go. Everything went well and the news was all positive.”

After breaking the world record for the fastest century in ODIs, Anderson became one of the most sought-after players in the IPL players’ auction this year and was subsequently bought by the Mumbai Indians for Rs 4.50 crore (US$750,000).

Anderson was in Auckland to see a specialist last week after he had dislocated his right finger during a ICC World T20 match against Sri Lanka while attempting a catch.

The IPL starts next week on April 16, with Mumbai Indians playing against Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament opener.

#IPL2014: Corey Anderson all fit to join @mipaltan.

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