I would not stay Sam Curran as batting or bowling all-rounder in squad: Virender Sehwag

The continuing IPL (Indian Premier League) marketing campaign has no longer been a sort one for Punjab Kings. With common skipper Shikhar Dhawan out with harm, England all-rounder Sam Curran has been on the helm of the aspect and has been main them in the previous couple of video games.

Not too long ago, Punjab Kings have been passed their 6th lack of the season when they misplaced their newest conflict in opposition to Gujarat Titans. Stand-in skipper Sam Curran’s aspect posted a complete of 142 runs within the first innings and did not shield it in the second one. 

The skipper scored 20 runs in 19 deliveries and took a wicket within the two overs he bowled, conceding 18 runs within the procedure. The similar efficiency didn’t take a seat neatly with former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag. Taking centre level, Sehwag got here ahead to scrutinize Curran’s efficiency and replicate on how he would no longer pick out him within the squad along with his present shape. 

“I would not stay Sam Curran as a batting all-rounder or a bowling all-rounder. As a result of one of these participant is of little need, who does some batting and a few bowling. Both you win the sport together with your batting or win the sport together with your bowling. Both you hit the bullseye or you do not carry out in any respect,” Sehwag informed Cricbuzz. 

PBKS stoop to 9th position in standings

Punjab Kings are having a season to omit within the IPL 2024 up to now. Having performed 8 video games within the event up to now, Punjab have handiest controlled to sign in two wins and feature misplaced the rest six fixtures. Recently, the aspect reveals itself in 9th position within the standings with simply 4 issues to their identify. 

With each loss, a spot within the playoffs of the event appears to be like too not likely for the aspect, and every other defeat may just ensure their removal as neatly. After their three-wicket defeat in opposition to Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings will now be gearing up for a tricky come upon as they tackle Kolkata Knight Riders. Either side will lock horns on the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Friday, April 26, within the forty second recreation of the event.

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