New Zealand pacer Scott Kuggeleijn is the latest addition to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) squad for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Kuggeleijn, 29, comes in as a replacement for Kane Richardson, who opted out of the cash-rich tournament on Monday (April 26) alongside compatriot Adam Zampa citing personal reasons in the wake of a devastating second COVID-19 wave in India.

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Kuggeleijn, who has been part of the IPL bubble as a reserve for Mumbai Indians, moved to RCB as a replacement for Richardson, ESPNcricinfo reported.

The Bangalore-based franchise is yet to name a replacement for leg-spinner Zampa.

Scott Kuggeleijn has represented New Zealand in 2 ODIs and 16 T20Is so far. He has featured in 2 IPL games as well, turning up for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2109 edition.

 Zampa and Richardson will be flying back to Australia on Tuesday (April 27) night via Doha.

Both of them are currently in Mumbai while their franchise has moved to Ahmedabad for the next four fixtures.

(With PTI inputs)