IPL 2023: Punjab Kings star batsman Liam Livingstone is currently out of action for his franchise. The English all-rounder arrived in Mohali from England earlier in the week and missed the first four matches of the PBKS. Livingstone has played his role well in the 2022 season and PBKS will not miss his services in the ongoing tournament.
Meanwhile, PBKS assistant coach Brad Haddin dropped a hint on Livingstone and when he might play for the team. Haddin opened up on Livingstone after PBKS’ loss to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023. “He just got off a flight, so for the next couple of days, we’ll see where he’s at. He’s just back from a long term injury, so we’ve had the opportunity to keep some tabs on him over the last 24 hours “There’s a lot more to come in the next game. Punjab will take on Lucknow in their next match on Saturday and PBKS will be in for a tough fight,” said Hum Haddin.
Livingstone joined the PBKS squad late as he had not received fitness clearance from the ECB before the start of the tournament. He caught up with the team on Monday, April 10, before Punjab’s fourth game against the Titans. But PBKS did not field him. If he does come, one of Matthew Short, Sikandar Raza or Bhanuka Rajapaksa will have to make way for him.
Significantly, Haddin also praised Prabhsimran Singh and said that he can be very dangerous. Haddin said of Prabhsimran, “We have seen against Rajasthan Royals that he is extremely talented. When he comes on, he has got a lot of power and he plays a lot of shots around the ground and he can be a match-winner.” could.”
“So it’s just about him now understanding his pace and his role. We’re going to back him to play a style of game that we need in the first six overs and it’s going to be a high-risk game.” going. So you’re going to see some good and bad performances.”