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Punjab Kings Issue Clarification After Major Jitesh Sharma-Sam Curran Vice-Captaincy Controversy | Cricket News
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Punjab Kings Issue Clarification After Major Jitesh Sharma-Sam Curran Vice-Captaincy Controversy | Cricket News

[ad_1] 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...
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Punjab Kings vs SunRisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports | Cricket News
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Punjab Kings vs SunRisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports | Cricket News

[ad_1] Match 23 of the Indian Premier League, 2024 will be played between Punjab Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad (PBKS vs SRH). The match will be played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Mohali on April 9 at 07:30 PM IST.Match: Punjab Kings vs SunRisers Hyderabad, Match 23Date: April 9, 2024Time: 07:30 PM ISTVenue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, MohaliPBKS vs SRH, Match PreviewPunjab Kings have played four matches and are ranked sixth on the points table, while SunRisers Hyderabad have also played four matches and are ranked fifth on the points table.In the last match played by Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by three wickets. The top fantasy player for Punjab Kings was Shash...
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Watch: RCB Star Risks Serious Injury, Yet Takes Stunning Catch Against Punjab Kings | Cricket News
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Watch: RCB Star Risks Serious Injury, Yet Takes Stunning Catch Against Punjab Kings | Cricket News

[ad_1] The pragmatism of captain Shikhar Dhawan was the bedrock on which Punjab Kings built their 176 for six as Royal Challengers Bangalore bowlers found their bearings on a Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch that offered them springboard bounce on Monday. Dhawan (45, 37b), Jitesh Sharma (27, 20b) and Prabhsimran Singh (25, 17b) were the main contributors for the Kings after Royal Challengers opted to bowl first on a track that had a smattering of green. For RCB, Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell took wickets apiece. The Kings made a shaky beginning as Jonny Bairstow got out early as his outings on these shores, which is stretched back to last year's World Cup, has now become more barren than the Indian summer. In the latest instance, the Englishman's poorly-executed close-to-the-body pull of pac...
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports | Cricket News
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against Punjab Kings in Match 6 of the Indian Premier League, 2024, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Monday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played one match in the tournament and they are ranked sixth on the points table, while Punjab Kings have also played one match and are ranked second on the points table. Both teams last played against each other in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League, 2023, where Mohammed Siraj scored the highest fantasy points for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 158 match fantasy points while Prabhsimran Singh topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Punjab Kings with 69 match fantasy points.In the last match played by RCB against Chennai Super Kings, Chennai beat Bengaluru by six wickets. The top fantas...
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Not The Ideal Comeback For Rishabh Pant As Punjab Kings Prevail Over Delhi Capitals By 4 Wickets | Cricket News
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Not The Ideal Comeback For Rishabh Pant As Punjab Kings Prevail Over Delhi Capitals By 4 Wickets | Cricket News

[ad_1] It was not the comeback Rishabh Pant had wished for as English all-rounder Sam Curran's counterattacking half-century powered Punjab Kings to a four-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener in Chandigarh on Saturday. Curran blazed away to a 47-ball 63 and got excellent support from compatriot Liam Livingstone (38 not out off 21 balls), as Punjab completed a chase of 175 with four balls to spare. This was after the returning Pant failed to set the stage on fire as Punjab Kings rallied to stop Delhi Capitals at 174 for nine.Batting at number nine, Abhishek Porel top-scored for DC with an unbeaten 32 off only 10 balls, helping the side to a total that did not pose any problem for Punjab on a pitch with no demons.Punjab Kings began their chase in earn...
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‘Overpaid For Years’: AB De VIlliers’ Stunning Verdict On Expensive IPL Star | Cricket News
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‘Overpaid For Years’: AB De VIlliers’ Stunning Verdict On Expensive IPL Star | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of AB De Villiers© X (formerly Twitter)Legendary South African cricket team batter AB de Villiers said that England all-rounder Sam Curran has been 'overpaid for quite a few years now' in the Indian Premier League (IPL). During a Q&A session on his YouTube channel, de Villiers was asked about a player whom he thinks has been overpaid in the tournament and he mentioned the name of the England youngster. De Villiers explained that Curran is a 'wonderful player' but pointed out that he has not been exceptional for England or his IPL franchises.“I don't like to be controversial. But, in my opinion, he's been overpaid for quite a few years now. He's not a bad player; I like him. He's had a fantastic World Cup, but that's quite a few years back. I don't think he's had a v...
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PBKS Full Squad IPL 2024: List Of Players Punjab Kings Bought In Auction | Cricket News
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PBKS Full Squad IPL 2024: List Of Players Punjab Kings Bought In Auction | Cricket News

[ad_1] Punjab Kings in action© BCCIHarshal Patel, who was released by RCB ahead of the auction, remains a sought after player as Punjab Kings acquire his services for Rs 11.75 crore at the IPL Players Auction 2024. PBKS also swooped England all-rounder Chris Woakes for Rs 4.2 crore.Full list of players bought by PBKS:1. Harshal Patel (Rs 11.75 crore)2. Chris Woakes (Rs 4.2 crore)Players released: Shahrukh Khan, Raj Bawa, Baltej Dhanda, Mohit Rathee, Bhanuka RajapaksaPlayers retained:Shikhar Dhawan, Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Matthew Short, Harpreet Bhatia, Atharva Taide, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Shivam Singh, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Gurnoor Brar, Vidwath Kaverappa.Topics mentioned i...
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Indian Premier League Auction 2024: Five Costliest Overseas Players In History | Cricket News
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Indian Premier League Auction 2024: Five Costliest Overseas Players In History | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian Premier League (IPL) has consistently been a breeding ground for top-tier cricketing talent from around the world and the annual auctions witness intense bidding wars for the marquee overseas players. Over the years, the league has seen some jaw-dropping amounts spent on securing the services of international stars who bring a wealth of experience and skill to the teams. Ahead of the upcoming IPL auction 2024, here's a look at the five most expensive overseas players in IPL history.Sam CurranEngland's Sam Curran emerged as one of the most coveted players leading up to the IPL 2023 auction. The accomplished all-rounder, fresh off earning the Player of the Tournament accolade in England's triumphant ICC T20 World Cup 2022 campaign in Australia, garnered significant attent...
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“Not Ideal”: England White-Ball Coach Matthew Mott After Loss Against West Indies In ODI Series | Cricket News
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“Not Ideal”: England White-Ball Coach Matthew Mott After Loss Against West Indies In ODI Series | Cricket News

[ad_1] England head coach Matthew Mott has urged fans to be patient with England's new-look white-ball team, considering it is work in progress and stressing that they have had only three opportunities together to play as a group. A new-look, revamped England side succumbed to a four-wicket defeat to West Indies in the third and final ODI to lose the series 2-1 after a miserable ICC Cricket World Cup campaign, which saw the then-defending champions win only three matches out of nine and finish at seventh place.A group of fresh talent, like Phil Salt, Will Jacks, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Gus Atkinson and Rehan Ahmed played under the leadership of skipper Jos Buttler, with only four players having played 10-plus ODIs.They were facing the West Indies, who are also undergoing t...
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