Punjab Kings (PBKS) must wait just a little longer for the return of their star all-rounder Liam Livingstone, as he continues to endure rehab for his knee damage in England. The damage had stored him out of motion since December 2022, and he was anticipated to make a comeback in IPL 2023, arriving in India earlier than PBKS’ second recreation. However, his return has been delayed by per week.
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An ECB official spoke to Cricbuzz, stating that Livingstone is because of arrive in India in mid-April. “He’s due to arrive mid-April. He is still working through his rehab on the injury. He is currently working on his rehab at Old Trafford. He will be in India around April 15, the dates are fluid,” the official stated.
Livingstone’s absence is a setback for PBKS, however they’ve managed to win their first two matches with out him. Led by Shikhar Dhawan, the staff registered a 7-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders of their marketing campaign opener. They adopted it up with a profitable defence of a goal of 198 towards Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.
Once Livingstone arrives in India, he’s anticipated to be an computerized choose within the taking part in XI, changing one of many abroad gamers. PBKS had Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, and Nathan Ellis as their abroad gamers within the first two matches, and Livingstone is more likely to substitute both Rajapaksa or Raza.
PBKS are scheduled to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 9 in a night recreation, adopted by a match towards Gujarat Titans on April 13. Their final two residence matches will probably be towards Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Dharamsala on May 17 and 19, respectively.
