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CSK and RCB make bold IPL 2026 swaps with Kuldip Yadav and Richard Gleeson after key pacer injuries
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Published on 15 May 2026
RCB’s ₹1.6 crore buy comes with prior CSK history
Chennai Super Kings have signed domestic pacer Kuldip Yadav for ₹30 lakh as cover for injured Khaleel Ahmed, ruled out with a right quadricep injury suffered against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 16. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have added English fast bowler Richard Gleeson for ₹1.6 crore for the rest of IPL 2026 after Nuwan Thushara withdrew due to injury concerns. Thushara also pulled his legal case against Sri Lanka Cricket, saying much of the tournament had already passed.
- CSK replaced Khaleel Ahmed with Kuldip Yadav for ₹30 lakh
- Khaleel Ahmed was ruled out by a right quadricep injury
- RCB signed Richard Gleeson for ₹1.6 crore to replace Thushara
- Gleeson has taken nine T20I wickets across six appearances for England
- Thushara withdrew his lawsuit over IPL 2026 NOC refusal
- IPL confirmed both replacements for the remainder of the season
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