NEW DELHI: New Zealand all-rounder
Corey Anderson will replace injured Australian fast bowler
Nathan Coulter-Nile in the
Royal Challengers Bangalore
squad for the upcoming fifth edition of
Indian Premier League.
This was confirmed by the
IPL's technical committee on Saturday.
Coulter-Nile, who claimed 15 wickets from eight games for
Kolkata Knight Riders
last season, has been ruled out owing to an injury.
In accordance with the Player Regulations, the Royal Challengers Bangalore were allowed to choose a replacement from the Registered and Available Player Pool (RAPP), and the franchise subsequently picked the New Zealander for his base price of Rs 2 crore, a
BCCI media release stated.
The franchise, too, issued a statement, confirming the news.
"Nathan Coulter-Nile is still recovering from a sustained injury and has been prescribed ample rest. He is a player of tremendous talent and owing to his treatment however, he won't be able to play during IPL season 11. His absence will be felt greatly both in the team and on ground. Team
RCB
wishes Nathan a heartfelt speedy recovery and an early come back.
"Replacing him in the squad is the explosive Kiwi all-rounder Corey Anderson. Corey plays a bold game and has incredible potential. We all welcome him to the RCB squad," RCB head coach
Daniel Vettori said in the release.
RCB begin their campaign with an away game against
KKR
on April 8.
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