RCB Signs Muzarabani Amid Overseas Departures

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have signed Zimbabwean fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani as a replacement for South African pacer Lungi Ngidi, who is leaving the IPL to prepare for the World Test Championship final. Muzarabani, aged 28, will join RCB from May 26 ahead of their final league match, marking his IPL debut. He brings international and T20 league experience and is in strong form, with 26 wickets in his last four Test matches, including a notable performance against Bangladesh. RCB, already in the playoffs, face injuries to key bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and the departure of other overseas players such as Jacob Bethell. Muzarabani's availability could be impacted by his commitments to Zimbabwe's national team, potentially affecting RCB's squad depth in the concluding matches. The signing comes amid several South African players leaving the IPL for national duty ahead of the WTC final.