IPL 2020: Adam Zampa filed Kane Richardson on RCB

  • The reason is not yet known. With less than three weeks to go until the T20 tournament kicks off, this surprises RCB fans.
  • Australian cricketer Adam Zampa is set to replace South African Kane Richardson in the IPL 13 of Royal Challengers Bangalore. The RCB took to its Twitter account on Monday night to make the announcement. The reason is not yet known. With less than three weeks to go until the T20 tournament kicks off, this surprises RCB fans. 

  • We are delighted to welcome Adam Zampa in RCB colors. He replaces Kane Richardson. 
 

  • Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 31, 2020 Also Read - MS Dhoni Must Be No. 3 at Suresh Raina's Absence For CSK, Feels Gautam Gambhir

  • Zampa, 28, was part of the Rising Pune Supergiants in 2016 and 2017 where he took 19 wickets in 11 matches. It's a big step as Richardson has a good experience in the IPL circuit. Interestingly, the franchise has joined the spinner instead of the pacer.

  • IPL 13 is scheduled to start on September 19 and the final will be on November 10, with the Games to be announced by the BCCI. It was reportedly delayed after several CSK players were tested with Coronavirus. Three venues that will be used during the tournament to avoid the departure of players for safety reasons.

  • There is a solid security bubble designed for the safety of players, which should not be broken in the midst of this epidemic. Most franchises have already begun their practice as well as the RCB. Not long ago, the RCB shared photos of the training session and captain Virat Kohli looked happy with it.
  • Many athletes have returned to the field after a long layoff due to a global epidemic that has disrupted many sporting events around the world, including the Tokyo Olympic Games - postponed to next year.