PBL: Harsheel Dani replaces injured Sony Kuncoro in Pune 7Aces

Franchise Pune7Aces has roped in Mumbai boy Harsheel Dani to replace an injured Sony Dwi Kuncoro for their debut season of the Premier Badminton League (PBL), which begins from December 22.

The Indonesian shuttler has sustained either a posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear or an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear while training earlier this week, a media release issued by the franchise said Wednesday.

The nature of the injury is still unknown as he will undergo an MRI scan scheduled later this week, it said.

Kuncoro (34) has withdrawn his participation from the PBL, the release added.

The 22-year-old, right-handed shuttler Dani is currently ranked 133 in the mens single category.

Coach of Pune7Aces Joachim Persson, said, "Harsheel is a promising player with immense talent and potential to take this team to the extra mile.

"We went ahead with this young talent because of his willing to give more and his recent performances is proof of how hard working he is."
Dani said, "I am extremely excited to be part of the Pune7Aces team and I would give my best to this team every time I step on the court."