Lucknow, May 18 -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) right-arm seamer O'Rourke on Sunday expressed his excitement on being part of the franchise for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

On May 15, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mayank Yadav was ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to an injury. New Zealand pacer Will O'Rourke replaced him, the IPL announced on its official website.

"Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have roped in New Zealand pacer, William O'Rourke, as an injury replacement for Mayank Yadav. Yadav sustained a back injury and is ruled out for the remainder of the season," the statement said.

O'Rourke will be his replacement at a reserve price of Rs three crore. Rourke has represented NZ in five T20Is, ...