Not only did Royal Challengers Bangalore suffer a loss against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday, but they also received further bad news.
Reece Topley, who had been performing well in the game, dislocated his shoulder while making a diving stop and has been ruled out of the entire season due to the injury.
As a result, he returned to the UK and will not be participating in any further games for the franchise. David Willey replaced him in the playing XI for the match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Sanjay Bangar, the head coach of Royal Challengers, expressed his disappointment, stating that although they had attempted to keep Topley with the team, the advice from medical experts necessitated his return home.
Topley, who was acquired by the franchise for INR 1.9 crore at the auction, is the third RCB player to be ruled out of the competition after Will Jacks and Rajat Patidar.