NEW DELHI: In an unprecedented transfer, Punjab Kings have etched their identify within the historical past of the Indian Premier League by fielding a solitary worldwide participant of their lineup.
South African batter Rilee Rossouw discovered himself as the only abroad consultant within the taking part in XI when Punjab Kings confronted off towards Sunrisers Hyderabad.
This distinctive scenario arose on account of a number of gamers being pressured to return to their house international locations, both because of accidents or to satisfy their nationwide staff commitments.
Within the absence of standard captain Shikhar Dhawan because of damage and stand-in captain Sam Curran, wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma took on the management function throughout the recreation.
In the meantime, pacer Kagiso Rabada returned to South Africa because of damage, and the English trio of Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone are set to play in a T20I collection towards Pakistan this week.
Australian quick bowler Nathan Ellis, who performed within the earlier match towards the Rajasthan Royals, missed the sport towards the Sunrisers.
“We’ve got few choices as a result of all of the abroad have gone gone. Solely Rilee Rossouw is gonna play. We’ve got thrilling expertise ready for his or her alternative and they’re gonna give their finest right now. Nothing to lose right now, we’re right here to play some good cricket,” Jitesh stated throughout the toss.
South African batter Rilee Rossouw discovered himself as the only abroad consultant within the taking part in XI when Punjab Kings confronted off towards Sunrisers Hyderabad.
This distinctive scenario arose on account of a number of gamers being pressured to return to their house international locations, both because of accidents or to satisfy their nationwide staff commitments.
Within the absence of standard captain Shikhar Dhawan because of damage and stand-in captain Sam Curran, wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma took on the management function throughout the recreation.
In the meantime, pacer Kagiso Rabada returned to South Africa because of damage, and the English trio of Sam Curran, Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone are set to play in a T20I collection towards Pakistan this week.
Australian quick bowler Nathan Ellis, who performed within the earlier match towards the Rajasthan Royals, missed the sport towards the Sunrisers.
“We’ve got few choices as a result of all of the abroad have gone gone. Solely Rilee Rossouw is gonna play. We’ve got thrilling expertise ready for his or her alternative and they’re gonna give their finest right now. Nothing to lose right now, we’re right here to play some good cricket,” Jitesh stated throughout the toss.
