
- RCB have signed Zimbabwe pacer Blessing Muzarabani as a temporary replacement for Lungi Ngidi.
- Ngidi will leave the IPL by May 26 to prepare for the World Test Championship final.
- Muzarabani has been signed for INR 75 lakh. He previously worked as a net bowler for Lucknow Super Giants in the 2022 season.
- Ngidi will be available for RCB's upcoming league fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23.
- Josh Hazlewood, RCB's original overseas pick, is recovering from a shoulder injury but is expected to join the team ahead of the playoffs. Hazlewood will also feature in the WTC final.
- Muzarabani, a tall hit-the-deck pacer, has represented Zimbabwe in 12 Tests, 55 ODIs and 70 T20Is.
- He has also featured in franchise leagues, playing for Multan Sultans and Karachi Kings in the PSL, Gulf Giants in the ILT20, and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots in the CPL.