IPL 2022: Blessing Muzarabani set to join Lucknow Super Giants

Zimbabwe fast bowler Blessing Muzarabani seems set to make his first appearance in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He will be joining the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) either as Mark Wood’s replacement or as a net bowler. There is no official confirmation yet, but it is certain that he will be soon reaching India to join the Lucknow franchise.

The official Twitter handle of the Indian Ambassador in Zimbabwe confirmed the news of the pace bowler leaving for India for the cash-rich league. It remains to be seen if Muzarabani is indeed a replacement, or he is joining as a net bowler.

BCB didn’t allow Taskin Ahmed to play in the IPL 2022

LSG earlier had approached Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed to replace Mark Wood in their line-up. But the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) didn’t allow Taskin given that the team’s South Africa tour is currently in progress. He is part of the ongoing ODI series and will play in the Test series against the Proteas as well. Moreover, with the home series against India coming up, the BCB didn’t give him the NOC for the IPL 2022.