NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings’ dependency on skipper Shikhar Dhawan is a big worry and extra of the avid gamers should hurry duty if they’ve to emerge as name contenders within the ongoing IPL, stated former Republic of India spinner Harbhajan Singh.
Dhawan has scored bulk of the runs, accumulating 233 in 4 innings with 99 now not out being the best as PBKS controlled two wins and two losses beneath his captaincy up to now.
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Dhawan, alternatively, neglected their closing sport because of a shoulder trauma, with stand-in skipper Sam Curran guiding the crew to a win in opposition to Lucknow Tremendous Giants.
“The Punjab side seems is largely dependent on their captain Shikhar Dhawan in the batting department which is a concern,” Harbhajan advised Megastar Sports activities Cricket Are living.
“While depending on one player, you can win two or three matches but you cannot win a tournament like IPL. The rest of Punjab players will have to support their captain and take responsibility if they wish to go forward.”
Harbhajan additionally heaped proclaim on Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer, who slammed the primary IPL century for his franchise in 15 years, later Brendon McCullum.
Dhawan has scored bulk of the runs, accumulating 233 in 4 innings with 99 now not out being the best as PBKS controlled two wins and two losses beneath his captaincy up to now.
IPL 2023 SCHEDULE | IPL 2023 POINTS TABLE
Dhawan, alternatively, neglected their closing sport because of a shoulder trauma, with stand-in skipper Sam Curran guiding the crew to a win in opposition to Lucknow Tremendous Giants.
“The Punjab side seems is largely dependent on their captain Shikhar Dhawan in the batting department which is a concern,” Harbhajan advised Megastar Sports activities Cricket Are living.
“While depending on one player, you can win two or three matches but you cannot win a tournament like IPL. The rest of Punjab players will have to support their captain and take responsibility if they wish to go forward.”
Harbhajan additionally heaped proclaim on Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer, who slammed the primary IPL century for his franchise in 15 years, later Brendon McCullum.
“Venkatesh Iyer is a distinct participant and proved that along with his maiden TATA IPL century. Batters like David Warner and KL Rahul must be told a few issues from his innings,” he stated.
“Iyer didn’t just strengthen his team after the fall of an early wicket but also scored runs with a strike rate of more than 200.”
PBKS will face Royal Challengers Bangalore, pace KKR takes on Delhi Capitals on Thursday.
(With PTI inputs)
