Chennai Super Kings have added Delhi left-arm pace bowler Kuldip Yadav to their squad, replacing Khaleel Ahmed, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru have signed English fast bowler Richard Gleeson as cover for Nuwan Thushara in the current IPL season. Both Khaleel and Thushara have been sidelined with injuries, prompting the franchises to move quickly for replacements. The IPL later confirmed the deals, with Kuldip set to join CSK for Rs 30 lakh and Gleeson brought into RCB for Rs 1.6 crore.
Replacement deals for CSK and RCB
- CSK named Kuldip Yadav as the replacement for Khaleel Ahmed after the latter was ruled out due to injury.
- RCB roped in Richard Gleeson to replace Nuwan Thushara, who has also been ruled out with an injury.
- Kuldip’s contract is reported at Rs 30 lakh.
- Gleeson’s fee is reported at Rs 1.6 crore.
Kuldip Yadav’s IPL background
Kuldip Yadav is not new to the IPL grind. He made his league debut for Rajasthan Royals in 2021 and has gone on to feature in three matches for the franchise.
Richard Gleeson’s T20I and IPL experience
Richard Gleeson arrives at RCB with international T20 experience as well as recent exposure to Indian conditions. He has played six T20I matches for England, picking up nine wickets.
Stints in the IPL
Gleeson has also been part of IPL squads in recent seasons. He represented Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians across the 2024 and 2025 editions, appearing in two games for CSK and one match for MI.
