Flamboyant top-order batsman Jonny Bairstow will miss the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League, confirmed Punjab Kings on Saturday.
Bairstow, who had surgical procedure on a damaged leg and fractured ankle final October, has not been issued an NOC for the season after making a full restoration from accidents sustained whereas {golfing} with pals in Yorkshire He had slipped and suffered a number of fractures. in his fibula. Bairstow broke his left leg and dislocated his ankle on 2 September, days earlier than the third and closing Test of England’s house collection in opposition to South Africa.
“Obviously, it’s a shame to have Johnny stand out as a player in the international game,” head coach Trevor Bayliss mentioned in a video announcement on the franchise’s social media.
🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE 🚨
We are sorry to tell you that Jonny Bairstow won’t be part of IPL this season on account of his harm. We want him all the perfect and stay up for seeing him subsequent season.
We are delighted to welcome Matthew Short in his place.
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– Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) March 25, 2023
In his place, Punjab have included Australian all-rounder Matthew Short, who will likely be part of the IPL for the primary time and was the participant of the match within the current Big Bash League season.
Bairstow was the opening accomplice of Shikhar Dhawan within the final season of IPL.
A constructive information from England for the Punjab franchise with a transfer from the ECB for energy hitter Liam Livingstone, who was the second highest run-scorer for his or her facet final season.
Punjab will start their IPL 2023 marketing campaign on Saturday, April 1 in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders in Mohali.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
