IPL 2022 : Pacer Coulter-Nile from Rajasthan Royals ruled out of tournament

The Rajasthan Royals were dealt a major blow when Nathan Coulter-Nile, an Australian pacer, was ruled out of the IPL 2022 due to injury.

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Nathan Coulter-Nile was part of the Royals' playing XI in their first match, which they won by 61 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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Coulter-Nile had walked off the field after suffering a side strain during the game. When the pacer arrived to bowl the final over, the incident occurred.

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Rajasthan Royals’ official Twitter handle revealed the news of the Australia pacer getting ruled out as they bid him farewell.

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Interestingly, Rajasthan Royals had signed Coulter-Nile for his base price of INR 2 crore in the mega auction.

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Ben Cutting is an Australian cricketer who plays as a universal player can replace Nathan Coulter-Nile in the Rajasthan Royals team

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Namibian all-rounder David Wise could also include Coulter Nile in his Rajasthan Royals. David Wiese has previously played for RCB in the IPL

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Dasun Shanaka is a professional cricketer in Sri Lanka who plays in all formats can make a place in RR team. He is a striker with tongs and medium speed bowler

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