IPL 2021: Virat Kohli's RCB Replaces Adam Zampa, Hasranga Gets Contract

IPL 2021: RCB has made several changes in the second part of the 14th season of IPL. Hasranga's association with the team is considered crucial.

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IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore have undergone major changes for the second part of The Indian Premier League Season 14. Hasaranga, who laid the foundation for Sri Lanka's victory in the T20 series against India, has joined RCB. Hasranga will replace Adam Zampa in RCB's squad. 

Australia's star player Adam Zampa is not joining RCB for the second part of IPL 14. Adam Zampa had also left the first part of IPL 14 midway and returned to Australia. RCB had been eyeing Hasaranga for the past month.

🔊 ANNOUNCEMENT 🔊

We’re thrilled to welcome Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanidu Hasaranga to the RCB Family for the second leg of #IPL 2021 in UAE. He replaces Adam Zampa. #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2021 #NowAChallenger pic.twitter.com/nEf6mtRcNt

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 21, 2021

Hasaranga was in the news when he bowled brilliantly in last month's ODI and T20 series against India. It was Hasranga who helped Sri Lanka beat India in the T20 series. Hasaranga had also hinted at joining Virat Kohli's team after the series against India. 

RCB almost certain to go into playoffs.

Royal Challengers Bangalore's coaching staff will also see a change in the second half of IPL 14. Simon Katich has resigned as RCB coach. Katich wants to stay in Australia for the time being due to strict covid-19 protocol. Now Mike Hesson has the responsibility of coaching the team. Hesson is RCB's director of cricket.

RCB has announced that two more players will join the team. Sri Lanka's pacer Dushmanta Chameera and Singaporean Tim David have joined RCB. Both these players have replaced Kane Richardson and Daniel Sams. 

🔊 ANNOUNCEMENT 🔊

Dushmantha Chameera, Sri Lankan fast bowler, is ready to #PlayBold as he joins RCB for the UAE leg of #IPL 2021. Chameera replaces Daniel Sams. Welcome to the family, Chameera.#PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #IPL2021 #NowAChallenger pic.twitter.com/BD0AGZeuE5

— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) August 21, 2021

Let us tell you that RCB's team is looking in good form this year. In the first half of IPL season 14, RCB was second in the points table and it is almost certain to go to the playoffs.