Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday announced a slew of changes in their combination IPL 2021 in the UAE, which includes the addition of Sri Lanka’s Wanindu Hasaranga as Adam Zampa’s replacement. Head coach Simon Katich also stepped down for personal reasons, leaving Mike Hesson to take over his role in addition to being director. Cricket.
In other changes, Dushmantha Chamira of Sri Lanka has been included in place of Daniel Sams. Tim David also replaced Finn Allen. Allen and Scott Kughlin will accompany the New Zealand team while Kane Richardson and Daniel Sams are not available.
Legspinner and lower-order hitter Hasaranga made an impressive performance as the Man of the Series in India’s series against Sri Lanka, taking 7 wickets in 3 matches.
Talking about the changes in the team, Mike Hesson said, “We have made some changes in the team considering the situation. We have come a long way and have made steady progress as a team. Apart from Wanindu Hasaranga, Tim David and Dushmantha Chameera, there could not have been a better time during the match.
replacement window, as we aim to continue with the momentum as we build on our performance from the beginning of this year.”
In a press conference, Hesson revealed that the franchise’s eye was on Hasaranga for a while.
“We have had a scouting program for at least the last two years where we get to know players from all over the world. Vanindu was on our radar for a long time. It’s definitely not a recency factor. We are not surprised by their success in recent times. We like his skills, giving us a chance to bat a little deeper. Gives us lots of exciting options. The fact that he did well against India is not surprising.
The Indian players, support staff and team management will gather in Bengaluru on August 21, following which the team will undergo a 7-day quarantine and will undergo COVID testing for 3 days during this period. Thereafter, the team will leave on a chartered flight from Bengaluru on August 29. Other international players and staff will gather in the UAE from 29 August. There will be 6 more days of quarantine in UAE.
Talking about his dual role, Hesson said:
“We have a very experienced coaching group. My role will be to work with the group. The role changes a little, a little more hand has to be raised. looking forward to it. I have been involved in this for the last two years and know the support staff very well.”
RCB have won 5 out of their seven matches and Hesson said they will have to repeat the processes that made them successful.
“As a group it is very important that we spend time with ourselves, confirming why we were successful. It was not by chance, it was because of having lead actors in lead roles. We had Timing in Dubai will be crucial to pace the players.”
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