They have found the back of the net just eight times this season and are clearly missing last season's top goal scorer Nicky Maynard who has yet to feature following knee surgery in the summer.
However former England captain Geoffrey Boycott told BBC Radio 5 Live that missing one season of the IPL was no excuse for the current failure by Kevin Pietersen's men in India.
"The good thing is it's nothing major, nothing where I'm missing a whole season, " Teixeira said.
Villanova made seven consecutive NCAA tournament appearances before missing out last season with only 13 wins.
The Knicks only had 10 players in uniform as they push toward the close of the regular season missing some key parts.
But despite the financial restrictions Villa finished the season sixth in the Premiership, missing out on a place in next season's Uefa Cup on goal difference.
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Added to that, they have rugby union target Kyle Eastmond fit to start the season, after missing almost half of 2010, as well as Sia Soliola, who missed almost the whole season.
Milan will play in the Uefa Cup next season after missing out on Champions League qualification.
He had 31 tackles and three sacks this past season, missing the finale because of a knee injury.
After missing most of last season because of a back injury, Austin Romine has only an outside chance.
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The Northern Ireland international has been in and out of the starting line-up this season before missing the 1-0 win over Hearts.
Edwards had a rough 2012 season, missing the Chase for the championship.
However, midfielder Gennaro Gattuso will play as he seeks to get back in shape after missing much of the season following knee surgery.
Coates made some money available and Stoke finished eighth last season, missing out on the play-offs on the last day of the campaign.
The former QPR boss led Swansea to a seventh-placed finish in the Championship last season, missing out on the play-offs by a single point.
After missing most of last season because of a strained right elbow that required surgery, the speedy Gardner could become a key this season.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, who is known for his running ability, has never completed a full NFL season without missing time due to injury.
The former Hearts midfielder had held off on contract discussions to consider his future after missing much of last season due to a knee injury.
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Mariano Rivera, the 43-year-old reliever who is the greatest closer ever, returns for a valedictory season after missing most of 2012 with a torn knee ligament.
Striker Pitman has agreed a deal to keep him with the Cherries until 2010, while Garry has agreed a new deal after missing most of last season through injury.
Injuries have played a large role in Juve's troubles, with captain Alessandro Del Piero, Gianluigi Buffon, Vincenzo Iaquinta, David Trezeguet and Mauro Camoranesi all missing chunks of the season.
It was ideal preparation for the PGA Championship, with Woods aiming to break his duck in the final major of the season after missing the cut at the British Open earlier this month and near-misses at the Masters and U.S. Open.
Injuries are especially common, and even the top ball carriers have a limited impact on team success in the pass-happy NFL. Jones-Drew was dominant last season, but Jacksonville still went 5-11 en route to missing the playoffs for the fourth straight season.
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The Premier League champions have struggled with injuries to key defenders at the start of the season with Ferdinand's regular centre-back partner Nemanja Vidic also missing the first two games of the season because of a calf injury.
Scotland defender McManus has just returned from training after missing the start of the season with a knee injury.
The Yankees have not ruled out the right-hander missing his first regular-season start.
McNabb won't be available to the Sabres this year, instead missing the rest of the season after hurting his knee last week.
Ronaldinho played only 11 games for the Catalans this season after rarely missing a match to injury following his arrival from Paris Saint-Germain in 2003.
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