All you need to know about Vyshak Vijay Kumar who replaced Rajat Patidar in RCB squad for IPL 2023

RCB have roped in Vyshak Vijay Kumar as Rajat Patidar's replacement for IPL 2023.
In an interesting choice of selection, the Royal Challengers Bangalore have replaced batter Rajat Patidar with a pace bowler from Karnataka, Vyshak Vijay Kumar. An Achilles Heel injury prevented Rajad Patidar from taking part in the IPL 2023. In the previous season of the Indian Premier League, Patidar had a brilliant run with the bat. Vijay Kumar will take his place in the squad. RCB rather than looking for a batter as a replacement went on to buy an extra pacer in their squad. Vyshak Vijay Kumar had a wonderful last season for Karnataka in the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy and Ranji Trophy.
Who is Vyshak Vijay Kumar?
26 year old Right arm pace Vijay Kumar has played 14 T20 games for Karnataka in his career and bagged 22 wickets in the shortest format. He was the fifth leading wicket taker in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last year. Vijay Kumar is a wicket taking option in bowling. Born and brought up in Bangalore, Vijay Kumar made his competitive cricket debut in 2021 for Karnataka. Since then he has played in 10 First Class and 7 List A games for his home state. His inclusion in the squad will bring support to Harshal Patel and Md Siraj.
Did RCB missed a trick here?
RCB after winning their first game were stunned by KKR last night. RCB were beaten convincingly by Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday. RCB bowlers failed to contain the KKR batters in the final overs. Vijay Kumar’s selection has put up a question mark on RCB think tank as well. RCB lacked support in the batting against KKR. They were looking for someone to hold up one end, Patidar would have played that role. Rather than looking for a formidable Number 3 RCB have gone for a bowler.
In their next match, RCB will play against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday. They will be hosting KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants, who are also coming after a loss against CSK. South African all-rounder Wayne Parnell has also joined the RCB squad as Reece Topley’s replacement. Parnell will be coming to the IPL after a very long gap.
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