IPL 2024: Big update on Shikhar Dhawan's injury, know when will he return?
- Dhawan is going through rehab process
- Shikhar may be out of many upcoming matches
- Sam Curran will take charge of the team in Dhawan's absence.
The 33rd match of IPL 2024 will be played today between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Mallapur Stadium. Both teams are looking for their third win. Till now both these teams have played 6-6 matches. Both these teams have won 2-2 of these matches. One mistake here can take both these teams out of the race for the playoffs. Along with this, the troubles of Punjab Kings are not going to end before this match. Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan will not be able to play in this match also.
When will Dhawan return?
Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan is out of the team due to injury. Rajasthan Royals captain Shikhar also could not play in the last match. Due to which Sam Curran took over the captaincy in that match. Now the statement of the team's spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi on Dhawan's injury has come to light. He said that Dhawan is going through the process of rehab. The medical team is treating him. Shikhar may be out of further few matches. In the absence of Dhawan, Sam Curran will captain the team. Sam is leading the team. The team also has confidence in him. It is noteworthy that Shikhar Dhawan was seen in good performance this season. Dhawan is giving a good start to the team. Now in the season, Dhawan has scored 152 runs. Now the team is waiting for Dhawan's return.
Punjab is in danger of being out of the playoffs
Has played 6 matches so far for Punjab Kings team this season. Due to this, Shikhar Dhawan's team has won 2 matches and lost 4 matches. Punjab team is at eighth place in the points table. Every match from here is special for Punjab. If a team loses one or two matches, it is in danger of being out of the playoffs. The top order of the team is proving to be a flop for Punjab and due to this the team has to face defeat.