Very bad news has come at the beginning of IPL 2023 for the Bangalore team with the presence of Virat Kohli and Pap Duplesey. England’s explosive batsman Will Jacks has been ruled out of the tournament due to a serious injury. Will Jacks, who did a bang in the South Africa T20 League, was included in the auction by RCB for 3.20 crores in his team.
IPL 2023: RCB
According to the report of ESPN-Cricinfo, the injury caused to Reject on the tour of Bangladesh is said to be serious. Due to this, Will Jjacks had to withdraw his name from IPL 2023. Will Jacks was included in the team by RCB as a cover for Glenn Maxwell. While fielding in the second ODI against Bangladesh, Jacks injured his muscles. After doctors’ advice and medical examination, decided to opt out of the IPL match.
Will Jacks hit 140 sixes in T20
Will Jacks is considered one of the best T20 batsmen, he has so far scored 2802 runs in 109 matches, including 1 century and 23 half-centuries. Will Jacks has 140 sixes in his name in T20. Will Jacks also bowls part-time Relax has recently given his debut in all three formats of cricket for England.
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Bracewell Can Join The RCB Team
Due to the absence of Will Jacks from the RCB team, his replacement will be needed. According to the report of ESPN-Cricinfo, RCB is thinking of including New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell in the RCB team. Bracewell had also participated in the IPL auction in December and his basic price was Rs 1 crore. Bracewell did not find any buyer in the IPL auction. Michael Bracewell also scored a century against India in January. RCB will play their 1st match in IPL 2023 at M Chinnaswami. Stadium – Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 2nd April
Hazelwood Availability Will Also Be Monitored
Meanwhile, RCB will also keep an eye on the availability of Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood. Hazlewood was part of Australia’s team for India’s Test series. But due to ongoing fitness issues, he was ruled out of the tour before the third Test. Australia has qualified for the World Test Championship final and as well as playing in the Ashes right after that match, Hazlewood may also reconsider his participation in the later stages of the IPL if he plays in the tournament.
