Punjab Kings Issue Clarification After Major Jitesh Sharma-Sam Curran Vice-Captaincy Controversy | Cricket News
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A major controversy erupted at the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals after Sam Curran came out for the toss, representing the home side, since primary captain Shikhar Dhawan had picked up a niggle. Seeing Curran alongside RR skipper Sanju Samson, however, was surprising to many as the franchise had earlier suggested that Jitesh Sharma was their vice-captain, by sending him for the pre-season captains' photoshoot. Seeing Curran lead the side against Rajasthan, hence, upset many fans, with PBKS facing heat on social media.As anger grew on social media, Punjab Kings coach Sanjay Bangar issued a clarification, suggesting Jitesh wasn't their 'designated vice-captain'. His presence in the captains' photoshoot was only due to Sa...