Andrew Tye becomes latest RR member to pull out of IPL 2021

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After Liam Livingstone pulling out of the current season of the Indian Premier League, Rajasthan Royals have another blow as their Australian recruit, fast bowler, Andrew Tye has pulled out of the IPL as well.  

With this pull out their foreign reserves have had a serious jolt considering the fact that Ben Stokes, their prime all-rounder and Jofra Archer, their prime pacer have been ruled out of the IPL already due to injury. 

At the time of  Livingstone’s decision to leave the bubble, Rajasthan Royals in a statement said, “Liam Livingstone has flown back home late last night, due to bubble fatigue accumulated over the past year. We understand and respect his decision, and will continue supporting him in any way we can.” 

Although RR have called in South African Rassie van der Dussen as Liam Livingstone's replacement as far as Tye, Stokes and Archer is concerned, the team hasn't found any replacement as of now. 

Tye, 34, has 40 IPL dismissals to his credit in 27 games where he represented several reams including Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Lions alongside Royals.

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