IPL 2023: Rishabh Pant, Jaspreet Bumrah replacements announced

Abhishek Porel and Sandeep Warrier have been announced as replacements for Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season by Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians respectively.

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