08-05-2025
IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals replaces injured Nitish Rana with Lhuan-dre Pretorius
Rajasthan Royals (RR) has signed South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius as an injury replacement for Niths Rana for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
The 31-year-old Rana a left-handed batter, played 11 matches for RR this season and scored 217 runs with the help of two half-centuries, sustained a calf injury.
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Lhuan dre Pretorius steps in for Nitish Rana, who's healing from a calf injury. Speedy recovery, Nitish bhai! 💗 — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 8, 2025
Pretorius, a left-handed opening batter and wicketkeeper, has played 33 T20s and scored 911 runs with a highest score of 97.
He joins RR for his base price of INR 30 lakh.
