The high-voltage conflict between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 noticed a shock twist. Common skipper Shikhar Dhawan‘s absence raised eyebrows, with younger gun Sam Curran main the Punjab Kings out for the toss.
Sam Curran offers motive behind Shikhar Dhawan’s absence
Followers had been understandably interested by Dhawan’s sudden absence. Fortunately, Curran supplied readability through the toss, revealing that Dhawan is sidelined attributable to a niggle. This sudden setback disrupts Punjab’s plans, forcing them to regulate their technique on the final minute.
“Shikhar picked up a niggle, that’s why I’m right here,” revealed Curran on the toss.
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Curran on Punjab Kings recreation plan
Regardless of the setback, Curran displayed management qualities. He defined that Punjab would have most popular bowling first however will now concentrate on placing up a robust batting efficiency. He expressed religion within the workforce’s middle-order, notably the in-form batter Shashank Singh. Curran additionally introduced the revised enjoying XI, with Atharva Taide changing the injured Dhawan on the high of the order.
“We might have bowled first as effectively, however we’ll now must put the runs on the board. The stability has been good, we’d have favored to win a couple of extra video games, however the middle-order appears good, particularly Shashank and Ashutosh. We’ve bought thrilling gamers and loads of high quality. We’ve Taide coming in for Shikhar tonight,” added Curran.
Punjab Kings enjoying XI:
Jonny Bairstow, Atharva Taide, Prabhsimran Singh, Sam Curran (captain), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada
