IPL 2021: Big news for IPL fans as the stage for the remainder of the IPL in UAE. Many players are already declared themselves unavailable from the injuries or for personal reasons. Teams like CSK and DC have started their training and looking to place their names on top. India’s historic win at lord’s.
RCB announced 3 replacements for the 2nd part of IPL 2021.
Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga replaced Australia’s Adam Zampa, while Tim David from Australia has come in as a replacement for New Zealand’s Finn Allen and Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera replaced Daniel Sams of Australia.
New Zealand fast bowler Scott Kuggeleijn has joined Royal Challengers Bangalore as a replacement for Australia quick Kane Richardson, who left the IPL 2021 on personal grounds.
Australia’s Simon Katich has stepped down as RCB’s head coach position, Mike Hesson has been named as his replacement while still operating as Director of Cricket Operations.
Rajastan Royals faces a big blow as England trio unavailable.
Rajasthan Royals found themselves in a tough situation as their core players are not a part of the 2nd part of IPL 2021. Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, and Jofra Archer are the players who will be missed by RR. Jofra is out with injury, while Ben is currently on a break, and Jos Buttler will be out following the birth of his 2nd child.
On the contrary, RR signs Glenn Phillips of New Zealand as their first replacement for the IPL 2021 UAE.
Punjab Kings on work as they looks for replacements.
Punjab Kings signs Nathan Ellis as the first replacement. Riley Meredith and Jhye Richardson are out of the IPL as they are drafted for the world cup squad of Australia.
“We were not aware of the fitness status of Jhye and Riley until yesterday,” Punjab Kings team’s CEO Satish Menon said, confirming the signing to Cricbuzz. “We have signed Ellis as a replacement player. We will announce the second replacement in a day or two,” the franchise CEO said.
UAE Arrivals IPL 2021:
Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals have already moved to UAE. CSK was very early to depart and has even started its training. On the other end, Delhi has just recently reached UAE and will soon start its preparations.
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