The sixteenth version of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is quick approaching even because the gamers are becoming a member of their respective groups. However, England cricketer Jonny Bairstow won’t be becoming a member of his franchise Punjab Kings in the 2023 season. The cricketer has not performed any cricket since August 2022 after injuring his leg following a freak harm whereas on golf course. He has recovered considerably as nicely however lack of cricket in the lead up meant that England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has reportedly denied him the NOC to play in the cash-rich league.
Bairstow was touted to open the innings with skipper Shikhar Dhawan in the PBKS line-up. But the workforce must search for a alternative for the England cricketer. Prabhsimran Singh has beforehand opened the innings for the Punjab aspect nevertheless it is perhaps powerful for him to play all of the matches wanting on the workforce mixture. PBKS had secured Bairstow’s companies for INR 6.5 cr in the mega public sale and was one in every of their high performers scoring 253 runs in 11 at a strike-rate of 144.57. His absence will certainly harm PBKS in the upcoming season.
3 Players who can replace Jonny Bairstow:
1. Daryl Mitchell
New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell is one choice who can replace Bairstow. PBKS possess fierce hitters in their line-up and Mitchell is type of an accumulator who can shift gears at will. He carried out the position of an opener completely in T20 World Cup 2021 serving to New Zealand make it to the ultimate. He scored 208 runs in seven innings of the event at a mean of 34.66 and an excellent strike-rate of 140.54. Clearly, Mitchell can play the position of aggressor as nicely if wanted with Shikhar Dhawan on the different finish. Mitchell had positioned himself in the INR 1 crore on the public sale however went unsold.
2. Dawid Malan
Not way back, Dawid Malan was the number one ranked T20I batter because of his exploits whereas taking part in for England. But his shares fell down fairly quickly and the cricketer went unsold in the public sale as nicely forward of the upcoming season. He had stored INR 1.5 crore as his base worth however no franchise confirmed any curiosity in him. However, Malan is that type of a cricketer who can maintain one finish for PBKS who boast of fierce hitters in their squad. He can open the innings with Dhawan as nicely. Perhaps, Malan has featured for PBKS beforehand solely in one sport and scored 26 runs.
3. Travis Head
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It could be very very stunning that Travis Head has not had a profitable IPL profession. He is on the peak of his type for the time being opening the innings in ODI cricket and can hit the ball very exhausting. Head final performed in the IPL again in 2017 for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Overall, he has featured in 10 matches scoring solely 75 runs with a half-century to his identify. However, on present type, the southpaw can actually hog the limelight in the cash-rich league and make identify for himself. Head stored his base worth INR 2 crore and his affiliation with Dhawan on the high of the order shall be an thrilling one to be careful for if he’s named Bairstow’s alternative.
