Official Announcement: Adam Zampa to replace Kane Richardson in RCB squad

Australia spinner Adam Zampa will replace compatriot Kane Richardson in the RCB squad for IPL 2020. Richardson and his wife Nyki are expecting the birth of their child.

“We are disappointed to not have Kane’s skills with us this IPL as he is certainly on top of his game.  However, once we found out Kane and Nyki’s baby was due during the IPL, it’s an exciting time and we were fully supportive of Kane wanting to be at the birth of their first child,” said RCB’s Director of Cricket Operations Mike Hesson.

“When looking at our squad for UAE conditions we felt it was an opportunity to bring in another quality leg spinner in Adam Zampa to provide cover for Chahal and also give us extra options if conditions suit spin as expected during the tournament,” said Hesson on why the team decided to include the Aussie leggie in the team.

Zampa played 11 matches for the now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant’s in IPL 2016 and 2017 and picked up 19 wickets at an average of 14.63. 

Given the conditions in the UAE, RCB haven't gone for a like-for-like replacement, and have decided to rope in Zampa who will soon be joining the squad in Dubai after Australia’s tour of England.

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League kicks off on 19th of this month.