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For IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders have chosen Shivam Shukla in place of Rovman Pavel and RCB has chosen Blessing Mujrabani in place of Lungi Ngidi. Shukla is associated with the team for 30 lakhs and Mujarbani for 75 lakh rupees.

RCB called Blessing Mujrabani
Highlights
- Two teams declared their replacement for IPL 2025
- KKR selected Shivam Shukla for 30 lakhs instead of Powell
- RCB called Blessing Mujrabani for Rs 75 lakh
New Delhi: The Indian Premier League said on Monday that Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have chosen Shivam Shukla and Blacing Mujrabani respectively as an alternative to their players. Already, who has already been out of the playoff race, has included Shukla in the team in place of Rowman Powell for the remaining matches.
West Indies all -rounder Powell has to undergo his tonsil surgery. Leg spinner Shukla plays for Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and will join Knight Riders for Rs 30 lakh.
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Meanwhile, RCB has chosen Mujrabani instead of Lungi Ngidi. Engidi has joined the South African team due to national commitments. Zimbabwe’s fast bowler Mujarbani has played 70 T20 matches so far and has taken 78 wickets. Apart from this, he has also represented Zimbabwe in 12 Tests and 55 ODI matches. He will join RCB for Rs 75 lakh.
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KKR outside RCB qualifying
It is necessary to tell you here that the defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders has not been able to qualify in the playoffs. His journey is over. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore seems to be a strong contender to win the trophy this time. The team has retained the second position with eight wins and three defeats in 12 matches.
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Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media … Read more