New Delhi: England’s right-arm medium pacer Reece Topley had been ruled out of the entire Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 due to shoulder injury. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday, April 7 announced Wayne Parnell, South African left-arm pacer as Topley’s replacement.
Parnell T20 career
Parnell is a T20 veteran, having made his international debut in 2009. Parnell has so far played 56 T20 matches in which he has claimed 59 wickets at a strike rate of 18.5 and an economy of 8.29.
🔊 ANNOUNCEMENT 🔊
South African all-rounder Wayne Parnell and Karnataka pacer Vyshak Vijaykumar replace Reece Topley and Rajat Patidar respectively for the remainder of #IPL2023.
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— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 7, 2023
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Rajat Patidar also ruled out
In a similar manner, RCB’s last year batting star Rajat Patidar who had a phenomenal run in previous edition, too sustained a heal injury before the start of the tournament and had thus to be ruled out from the entire season.
Patidar as been replaced by Karnataka’s Vyshak Vinay Kumar. Vinay Kumar, who has scalped 22 wickets in 14 T20s, have been signed by RCB for an amount of INR 20 lakhs.
RCB to lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants in next home fixture
After suffering a humiliating defeat in their first away game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will return to their home setup on April 10, when they take on the KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
RCB and LSG share come records as both teams have played two matches each and have won and lost one apiece.
Notably, RCB’s another international prospect Wanindu Hasaranga is scheduled to arrive on April 10 itself following which, a call would be taken regarding his inclusion in the squad against LSG.
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