Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bangalore have signed Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga, fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera and Singapore's Tim David ahead of the UAE leg of IPL 2021, the franchise announced on Wednesday.
The franchise also informed that their head coach Simon Katich has stepped down from his post due to "personal reasons" and Mike Hesson will step in and discharge the duties of head coach for this season, in addition to his existing role of Director of Cricket Operations, RCB.
The Indian players, support staff and the team management will be assembling in Bengaluru on August 21 following which the team will undergo a seven-day quarantine. They will also undergo Covid tests thrice days during the period.
"We have made some changes to the squad pertaining to the situation. We have come a long way and have shown steady progress as a team," Hesson said.
"The addition of Wanindu Hasaranga, Tim David and Dushmantha Chameera couldn’t have come at a better time during the replacement window, as we aim to continue with the momentum, building on our performance from earlier this year," he added.