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7 Overseas Players Signed Just For Playoffs: Jonny Bairstow For Ryan Rickelton, Kusal Mendis For Jos Buttler
photoDetails english 2908000 https://zeenews.india.com/photos/sports/7-overseas-players-signed-just-for-playoffs-jonny-bairstow-for-ryan-rickelton-kusal-mendis-for-jos-buttler-check-full-list-2908029 Updated:May 29, 2025, 07:17 PM IST Jonny Bairstow for Ryan Rickelton (Mumbai Indians)
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With Ryan Rickelton called up for South Africa's WTC final preparations, Mumbai Indians roped in England's explosive batter Jonny Bairstow. Kusal Mendis for Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans)
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As Jos Buttler joins England's ODI squad, the Gujarat Titans secured Sri Lankan star Kusal Mendis as a replacement. Richard Gleeson for Corbin Bosch (Mumbai Indians)
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Corbin Bosch's exit due to South Africa's red-ball duties led Mumbai Indians to sign English pacer Richard Gleeson with sharp pace and powerplay expertise. Tim Seifert for Jacob Bethell (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
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New Zealand's Tim Seifert, a dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, replaced England's Jacob Bethell, who departed for international duty. Charith Asalanka for Will Jacks (Mumbai Indians)
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Sri Lankan vice-captain Charith Asalanka was signed by the Mumbai Indians after Will Jacks left for England duty. Blessing Muzarabani for Lungi Ngidi (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
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With Lungi Ngidi unavailable due to South Africa's Test commitments, RCB added Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani, known for his bounce and seam movement. Kyle Jamieson for Lockie Ferguson (Punjab Kings)
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After Lockie Ferguson was ruled out with a hamstring injury, Punjab Kings brought in fellow Kiwi Kyle Jamieson. The tall, fast bowler, with his ability to extract bounce and bowl handy lower-order runs.
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