IPL2020: SRH has found a replacement for Bhuvaneshwar Kumar

Cricket | Wednesday | 7th October, 2020

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach V.V.S. Laxman educated that Andhra Ranji left-arm pacer Prithvi Raj Yarra has been chosen to substitute harmed pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the remainder of the on-going IPL in UAE.

Laxman educated Sportstar on Tuesday that Prithvi has been with the group since the time it arrived in UAE as a feature of the net bowler's group.

“Prithvi has IPL experience also having played for Kolkata Knight Riders last season. He has been really impressive in the nets and also bowled well in the practice matches. Hence, we thought he could be the right option,” Laxman said.

“Moreover, since Prithvi is in the bio-bubble we felt all safety measures are already being taken care of in his case and his selection will not be an issue on any front as he can straightaway join the squad without having to undergo the six-day quarantine,” the SRH mentor said.

It might be reviewed that Bhuvneshwar has been managed out of the remainder of the IPL on account of a thigh injury.

The 22-year-old Prithvi has played 11 five star matches picking 39 wickets with his left-arm pace since 2017 and has likewise spoken to India-A.