Reece Topley has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL 2023 season after suffering a shoulder injury. The left-arm fast bowler played in the opening match of RCB against the Mumbai Indians. He bowled two overs, conceded 14 runs and picked up one wicket, but soon after, he returned to the pavilion with a dislocated shoulder.
It seemed like Reece Topley would return to the tournament in the latter phase, but RCB head coach Sanjay Bangar has confirmed that their England pacer has been ruled out of the entire season. He has already returned home, and now the Royal Challengers Bangalore will soon announce a replacement.
In this listicle now, we will look at the three players who can replace Topley in the RCB squad in the ongoing season:
1. Dilshan Madushanka can replace Reece Topley
Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka has made a name for himself with his excellent bowling performances. He came into the limelight after taking a three-wicket haul at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the Asia Cup group stage match against India. Most importantly, Madushanka dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck.
Like Topley, Madushanka is a left-arm pacer. So, there is a possibility that the Royal Challengers Bangalore may sign him.
2. Dominic Drakes may replace Reece Topley
Dominic Drakes has never played in the IPL, but he has been a couple of championship-winning teams in the Indian Premier League history. In 2021, Drakes lifted the title with the Chennai Super Kings, and in 2022, he was with the Gujarat Titans. Perhaps, RCB can sign the left-arm pacer as a lucky charm.
3. Wayne Parnell
Wayne Parnell has done a great job in international cricket for the South African side. He is a left-arm fast bowler who can also bat a bit. He can prove to be a fantastic addition to the RCB squad as a replacement for Topley.
