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RCB's Will Jacks Ruled out of IPL 2023 Due to Injury

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Published: Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 5:32 am

New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) England batter Will Jacks has been ruled out of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to an injury while doing national duty in Bangladesh. The 24-year-old Jacks, who was bought for Rs 3.2 crores by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IPL auction in December last, suffered a muscle injury while fielding during England's second ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur earlier this month, according to a report in ESPNcricinfo. Also Read | India Likely Playing XI for 1st ODI vs Australia: Check Predicted Indian 11 for Cricket Match in Mumbai. "..after scans earlier this week and consultation with a specialist, he has been forced to pull out of the IPL," the report said. RCB is currently in discussions with Michael Bracewell of New Zealand as Jacks' potential replacement, the report said. Also Read | DC-W vs GG-W WPL 2023 Preview: Likely Playing XIs, Key Battles, H2H and More About Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants, Women's Premier League Inaugural Season Match 14 at Mumbai. Jacks made his England debuts in all three formats this year, winning his T20I and Test caps in Pakistan before playing his first ODI in Bangladesh. The injury may affect his chances of earning selection in England's ODI squad for the World Cup later this year. Bracewell didn't find any takers in the IPL auction after entering with a base price of Rs 1 crore. He has never played in the IPL. RCB will open their IPL campaign with a clash against Mumbai Indians on April 2. (This is an unedited and auto-generated story from Syndicated News feed, LatestLY Staff may not have modified or edited the content body)

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