Shikhar Dhawan's shoulder injury: Out for two matches, Coach confirms; Sam Curran will be the captain

Uncertainty Surrounding Shikhar Dhawan's Return

Shikhar Dhawan’s Injury Blow:

Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan has suffered a setback with a shoulder injury, ruling him out of action for at least two matches. The injury forced Dhawan to miss the match against Rajasthan Royals, where Sam Curran stepped in as the stand-in captain. The team faced a defeat in Dhawan’s absence, highlighting his importance to the side’s performance.

Uncertainty Surrounding Shikhar Dhawan’s Return:

Punjab Kings coach Sanjay Bangar confirmed Shikhar Dhawan’s injury and suggested that the captain could be sidelined for the next 7 to 10 days. With crucial matches against Mumbai and Gujarat Titans coming up, Dhawan’s absence poses a challenge for the team. The uncertainty surrounding Dhawan’s return adds pressure on Punjab Kings, who will need to adapt quickly in his absence to maintain their campaign momentum.

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Impact on Punjab Kings’ Performance:

Shikhar Dhawan’s absence is a significant blow to Punjab Kings, as he has been the highest run-scorer for the team in IPL 2024 so far. His contributions with the bat have been instrumental in Punjab’s performances, and his absence will create a void in the team’s batting lineup. With only two wins out of six matches, Punjab Kings are already facing challenges this season, and Dhawan’s injury further complicates their campaign. The team will need other players to step up and fill the void left by Dhawan’s absence if they are to improve their performance and climb up the points table in the remaining matches of the tournament.