Bengaluru [Karnataka], August 21 (ANI): Ahead of the resumption of IPL season 14, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) head coach Mike Hesson said Saturday that Sri Lanka’s Wanidu Hasaranga, who replaced Adam Zampa, was on the radar of the team for a long time.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) head coach Simon Katich has stepped down as head coach of the IPL team for personal reasons and as part of the team’s business continuity plan, Mike Hesson will take over and fulfill his duties as head coach for this season, in addition to his existing role as Director of Cricket Operations.
“As an RCB team they have started well the first half of the season. We have gained a lot of momentum and will certainly continue the progress in the season and a half. We are in a decent position but we also know we have a lot of work to do,” Mike Hesson said at a conference. virtual printing.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanidu Hasaranga will now be part of RCB for the second leg of IPL 2021 in the UAE. He replaced Adam Zampa. Hasaranga was the series player in the recently concluded Sri Lanka-India T20I series taking 7 wickets in 3 games at an economic rate of 5.58.
Speaking of Hasaranga, Hesson said: “We have an extensive scouting program, Wanidu has been on our radar for a long time. We are not surprised by his success lately, he has been doing it for a while. We like his skill set. We like the fact that he is a multi-skill cricketer, so he also gives us a chance to beat a little deeper. This gives us a lot of interesting options. “Rajesh Menon, Vice President and Head, Royal Challengers from Bangalore speaking of the bubble protocol for RCB they pointed out: “In terms of the bubble protocol we have a very strict protocol that is in place. This seven day quarantine is what we have set. The entire hotel staff, drivers are tested. , everyone is part of the bubble. So it is a complete and safe bubble that we are entering. “As the IPL goes back to the UAE, Hesson shed light on the team’s advantage. He said: “There are players from both sides who played in those conditions a year ago. We have good memories of the last time we were there. We made the playoffs, we played well.” Another Sri Lankan, Dushmantha Chameera also confirmed his place in the Banglore side. The fast pitcher replaces Daniel Sams. Tim David, who is no stranger to the T20 format, has replaced Finn Allen at RCB for the remainder of the season. Having tasted success in T20 championships around the world, the tough hitter and practical pitcher will now put his IPL skills to the test.
The Indian players, support staff and team management will gather in Bengaluru on Saturday, after which the team will undergo a 7-day quarantine and undergo Covid testing for 3 days during the period. The team will then depart via charter flight from Bangalore on 29 August. The other international players and staff will gather in the UAE from 29 August onwards. There will be another 6 days of quarantine in the UAE.
Royal Challengers Bangalore will resume IPL season 14 on September 20, taking on the Kolkata Knight Riders at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. (ANI)
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