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IPL 2019: Delhi name Jagadeesha Suchith as Harshal Patel's replacement

IPL 2019: Delhi name Jagadeesha Suchith as Harshal Patel's replacement

Harshal Patel

Spinner Jagadeesha Suchith has named the replacement for injured Harshal Patel in the ongoing edition of Indian Premier League.

The medium-pacer Harshal Patel had suffered a fracture in his right hand while playing against Punjab.

After the injury, Patel was sidelined for 3-4 weeks.

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Now, Suchith, who hails from Karnataka, will take his place in Delhi's squad. Previously, he was part of the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai team.

The 25-year-old spinner has played 13 first-class matches in which he took 45 wickets.

Also, he has played 43 T20s as well, taking 37 wickets at an average of 25.54.

As per IPL rules, the replacement player cannot exceed the amount that was being paid to the original player. So the price at which Suchith was acquired by Delhi Capitals cannot be more than Rs 20 lakh as Patel was signed for that amount at the IPL auction.