RCB Coach Sanjay Confirmed That Hasaranga Will Not Play The First Two Matches

RCB vs MI: The RCB coach Sanjay Bangar confirmed that Wanindu Hasaranga will not play the first two matches. This will be the first match of both the teams in the 16th season of IPL.

Mumbai Indians And RCB fourth match:-

The fourth match of IPL 2023 will be played between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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This match will be played on Sunday at M Chinnaswamy Stadium from 7.30 pm.

But before that RCB’s star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga will not play the first two matches.

RCB head coach Sanjay Bangar has confirmed about Wanindu Hasaranga before the match against Mumbai.

Hasaranga will not play in the first two matches of IPL:-

Sanjay Bangar said that Sri Lankan star all-rounder Hasaranga will not play in the first two matches of the IPL.

At the same time, the reason behind this is the T20 series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Hasaranga is included in the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 series against New Zealand and has not received NOC from the Sri Lankan board.

Sanjay Bangar held a press conference before the match. During which he said, ‘Vanindu Hasaranga will not be available to us till April 9.’

Wanindu was the highest wicket-taker for RCB:-

Hasaranga was the highest wicket-taker for RCB last season. He was also the second-highest wicket-taker in the entire season. His best bowling figures of 5 for 18 last season.

Earlier, RCB fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is also out of the team due to injury. In his place, England fast bowler Reece Topley will be given a chance.

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The coach said, “We had predicted that Hazlewood would not be able to play the IPL. Reece Topley has joined the team in his place. I am sure Topley’s bowling will come in handy for the team.