IPL 2017: Gujarat Lion's Brendon McCullum out of remaining matches due to hamstring injury

Gujarat Lions batsman Brendon McCullum will not feature in team's remaining matches due to hamstring injury along with pacer Nathu Singh. The development has dealt a massive blow to Gujarat Lions' already thin chances of sealing a spot in the Indian Premier League play-offs.

McCullum has been advised three-four weeks of intensive rehabilitation so as to not aggravate the damage. 

"Thank you for all the memories, @Bazmccullum! Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. You will be missed!" team management said on its official Twitter handle.

Thank you for all the memories, @Bazmccullum! Here's wishing you a speedy recovery. You will be missed! #GameMaariChhe pic.twitter.com/qzc3DvzDjy

— The Gujarat Lions (@TheGujaratLions) May 5, 2017

Thanks to team mates,  coaches, support staff, owners and fans of the @TheGujaratLions for the opportunity to play for you all. Respect," McCullum tweeted.

Thanks to team mates, coaches, support staff, owners and fans of the @TheGujaratLions for the opportunity to play for you all. Respect.

— Brendon McCullum (@Bazmccullum) May 5, 2017

McCullum has scored 319 runs in 11 games with two half-centuries while Nathu played only two games. 

McCullum endured a strain in his left hamstring during fielding against Delhi Daredevils on Thursday. Nathu suffered back spasms during the Lions' home game in Rajkot against Kings XI Punjab. Nathu hasn't played a match since then. 

(With inputs from PTI)