Anderson replaces injured Coulter-Nile in RCB squad

Bengaluru, March 24 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday replaced injured Australian fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile with New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson in their squad for this edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), starting on April 7, it

The IPL Technical Committee approved the replacement for Coulter-Nile. In accordance with the Player Regulations, the Royal Challengers Bangalore were allowed to choose a replacement from the Registered and Available Player Pool (RAPP), according to a statement read.

Virat Kohli-led RCB picked 27-year-old Anderson for his base price of Rs 2 crore.

The New Zealander previously represented Mumbai Indians and Delhi Daredevils in the IPL.