IPL 2023: Mumbai Indians name Riley Meredith as replacement for injured pacer Jhye Richardson

Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday announced that Australian fast bowler Riley Meredith will replace compatriot Jhye Richardson, who has been ruled out of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. hamstring injury.
“Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday named Riley Meredith as the replacement for injured pacer Jhye Richardson. Richardson is suffering from a hamstring injury and has been ruled out of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL),” said in a statement. IPL.
His replacement, Australian fast bowler, Riley Meredith has played 5 T20Is taking 8 wickets including three wickets. He has represented Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in the previous editions of IPL.
He joined MI for Rs 1.5 crore. In 13 IPL matches in his entire career since 2021, he has taken 12 wickets at an average of 33.75 and an economy rate of 9.00. His best bowling figures in the league are 2/24.
Mumbai Indians started their IPL campaign with an eight-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their opening match.
MI, the five-time champions will face four-time champions Chennai Super Kings on April 8 at the Wankhede Stadium.