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Nuwan Thushara Out, RCB Signs Richard Gleeson for IPL 2026
15 May
Summary
- Nuwan Thushara ruled out of IPL 2026 due to injuries.
- Richard Gleeson replaces Thushara for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Gleeson joins RCB for INR 1.6 crore for the remainder of the season.
Nuwan Thushara, a key pacer for the Sri Lanka National Cricket Team, will not participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. This development comes as a significant setback for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchise.
Thushara has been officially ruled out of the IPL 2026 season due to ongoing injuries, as confirmed by an official IPL statement. His absence necessitates a replacement for the Bengaluru-based team.
To address Thushara's unavailability, RCB, the champions of the IPL 2025 season, have moved swiftly to recruit English cricketer Richard Gleeson. Gleeson will represent RCB for the remainder of the IPL 2026 tournament.
The deal for Gleeson sees him join the Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a sum of INR 1.6 crore. This signing aims to strengthen the team's bowling attack for the crucial latter stages of the competition.
