KKR vs PBKS: The 42nd match of IPL 2024 will be played between the teams of Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings. Both the teams will face each other at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. Before this match, Punjab Kings have suffered a big blow. A star player suffering from injury is out of this match also. At the same time, a big update has also come out on whether Mitchell Starc will be available for this match or not.
This star player will not play against KKR
Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan will not be able to play in Friday’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders due to a shoulder injury. But the team is hopeful that he will make a comeback in the match against Chennai Super Kings on May 1. Dhawan played his last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 9. Since then Sam Curran has been taking up the responsibility of captaincy.
Punjab Kings coach gave this update
Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi said that Dhawan is recovering from injury and it is expected that the left-handed batsman can make a comeback in the next match in Chennai. Joshi said in the press conference before the match against KKR that he was in form and we are really missing him. He is recovering. Hopefully he will be fit for the next match.
Will Mitchell Starc play against Punjab Kings?
KKR player Ramandeep Singh dismissed Mitchell Starc’s injury concerns and said that he is available for selection. This star fast bowler also did some training before the IPL match against Punjab Kings. He reportedly injured the finger on his bowling hand during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Starc did not bowl in the nets in two practice sessions, sparking speculation that the Australian could be rested. But Ramandeep said that Starc is available for selection.
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