Shikhar Dhawan’s absence as PBKS captain against RR in IPL 2024 Game explained by Sam Curran

In the IPL 2024 game between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), Shikhar Dhawan did not lead PBKS. Instead, Sam Curran came in for the toss with RR’s Sanju Samson in Dhawan’s absence.

RR won the toss and chose to bowl first. Curran revealed that Dhawan was absent due to a niggle and that they would have liked to bowl first as well.

He also mentioned the balance of the team and the strengths of the middle order players. Atharva Taide was set to replace Dhawan for the match, and Liam Livingstone was also back in the team.

For Rajasthan Royals, Jos Buttler and Ravichandran Ashwin missed out on the game. Sanju Samson mentioned that they would bowl first and highlighted the team’s focus on the process amidst the challenges and missing players.

Overall, RR won the toss and elected to bowl first against PBKS in the IPL 2024 game.