Lanky Australian cricketer Kane Richardson, who was bought back in the IPL 2020 Auction by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), is currently in India to partake in the ongoing three-match ODI series against the Men in Blue. The pacer last featured with Virat Kohli-led RCB in 2016 when the franchise first time reached in the final rounds. The Aussie pacer is excited and looking forward to playing under Kohli’s leadership in IPL.
Both Richardson and Kohli are vegan (who avoid animal products). So, the speedster, while talking to EspnCricinfo, expressed that he is eager to share some vegan food with Indian skipper during IPL as they share the same type of diet. Richardson also said the Indian skipper texted him after the culmination of the auction and welcomed him back at RCB’s den.
“Virat always gives out tips about where to go or even passes some food for breakfast. He actually did send me a message when I got picked in the auction. He said welcome back and make sure the superfoods are ready, and I said that I’m looking forward to break time already,” said Richardson.
Richardson is a limited-overs specialist. The bowler has constantly impressed with his bowling in T20. Lastly, he featured in the Big Bash League (BBL) where he played for Melbourne Renegades. In the ninth season of the BBL, Richardson played seven matches and picked 10 wickets.
Overall, in 63 innings, Richardson had bagged 83 wickets at an impressive average of 22.40.
In the IPL, he was part of Pune Warriors back in 2013, for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in 2014 and RCB in 2016. For Bangalore-based franchise, he has played four matches and eventually ended up picking seven wickets. Now, the 28-year-old will feature with RCB in the upcoming 13th edition of the lucrative league.
Meanwhile, in the two ODIs played against India, Richardson has so far clinched four wickets. In the series opener match, Kohli and Co. were thrashed by 10 wickets. Though the Men in Blue made a strong comeback in the penultimate game in Rajkot where they record a 36-run win over hosts.
Now, the team will head to play the third and final ODI match of the series in Bangalore on Sunday (19 January).