April 1 (CRICKETNMORE) - Rajasthan Royals have been struggling just before the start of IPL 2018 as their important player Steve Smith has been banned by Australian cricket. They have already announced Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for Rajasthan Royals and its been looking like they have also found a descent replacement of Steve Smith.

Ajinkya Rahane has revealed South African wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen will join the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise as the replacement for the banned Steve Smith.Last week, Rajasthan Royals' head of cricket Zubin Bharucha confirmed the franchise was interested in acquiring Klaasen after watching him play against India.