IPL 2020: RCB and Australia given boost as Kane Richardson tests negative for coronavirus

Australian pacer Kane Richardson has tested negative for Coronavirus after he was quarantined in wake of Coronavirus outbreak. cricketer is currently engd in an ODI series against visiting New Zealand team. However, 29-year old South Australian was withdrawn from squad after he complained about having a sore throat night before first ODI.

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RCB pacer Kane Richardson tested negative for Coronavirus before IPL 2020

After testing negative for Coronavirus, cricketer was seen re-joining Australian side during AUS vs NZ first ODI. pacer will w be available for selection for both of remaining matches of ongoing Chappell-Hadlee Trophy ODI series. Kane Richardson will also be available to play for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL 2020) season.

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AUS vs NZ: Australia pip New Zealand to take 1-0 lead

Meanwhile, a Kane Richardson-less Australian bowling unit skittled New Zealand for 187 at an empty Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on March 13. In doing so, Australia successfully defended ir total of 258 to take a 1-0 lead in three-match series. second ODI will be played at same venue on March 15. ongoing AUS vs NZ series is being played in empty stadiums due to worldwide panic caused by Coronavirus outbreak.

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IPL 2020: Kane Richardson to appear for RCB after AUS vs NZ

After ongoing AUS vs NZ series, Kane Richardson is expected to take field for RCB in upcoming IPL 2020 season. During recently concluded IPL 2020 auction, pacer was acquired by franchise for ₹4 crore. However, right-arm bowler will have to wait a while to don his RCB jersey due to postponement of impending IPL season. Amidst threat of highly-contagious Coronavirus, IPL governing council recently postponed tournament launch date to April 15 instead of its initial date of March 29.

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