‘England players ko kabhi bhi bharosa nahi karna chahiye’ – Fans angry as Jonny Bairstow set to miss Indian T20 League 2023
In what will be a big blow to the Punjab franchise ahead of the Indian T20 League, Jonny Bairstow is set to miss the tournament to focus on the Ashes. He will not be able to take part in the 2023 season due to a leg injury, which he sustained the injury in September 2022. Bairstow, the Englishman has played 39 matches in the tournament, averaging of 35.86 with the bat at a strike rate of 142.65.
According to the Guardian, Bairstow is in a good position, and he has started outdoor training and also batting practice in the nets. The right-hander will not make it to the Indian T20 League. He will make his comeback through county cricket for Yorkshire. There have been reports that he will keep for the county as well.
Bairstow suffered the injury in the Test series against South Africa in 2022
Bairstow suffered an injury when he played golf before the third Test against South Africa. This incident resulted in many fractures. a dislocated ankle, and ligament damage. Bairstow had to undergo surgery, and a metal plate was inserted as part of his rehab process. He did not have the best of Indian T20 League’s in 2022 where he made only 253 runs from 11 games. Bairstow scored two fifties and had a paltry average of 23.
For Punjab, they have an able replacement in Banuka Rajapaksa. The Sri Lankan left-hander showed what he was capable of and could hit big shots and play aggressively in the middle order. Rajapaksa scored 206 runs from nine matches with a strike rate of 159.68 and at an average of 22.88. The left-hander will also likely keep for the franchise in this season. Shikhar Dhawan will captain the side this season. Sikandar Raza could also slot in the middle order if needed and also be a handy option.
Punjab also have an Indian wicketkeeping option in Jitesh Sharma who did well when he got his chances in the 2022 season. He had also earned an India call-up to replace Sanju Samson against Sri Lanka. The franchise will want to bag their maiden Indian T20 League title this season. There best season came in 2014 where they made it to the finals.
Let us take a look at the reactions on Twitter:
Bairstow ko opening karane k liye mayank to release kiya tha 😂
— OM Goyani (@thisisomsg) March 21, 2023
https://twitter.com/Punter47/status/1638264869421195265?s=20
These English players never be trusted. They always back off at the end & push franchise to mud. Very bad approach. Should have informed the same to franchise before auction. These actions should be barred 😡
— Shakti Man 💥 (@IamShaktiMann) March 21, 2023
If there priority is different then why franchise wasting their money by buying these players, buy the players who waiting for the opportunity to be the part of ipl, there are many such players from different playing nations
— Maneesh (@the_joblessguy) March 22, 2023
https://twitter.com/hateduetotoxic/status/1638171396273770498?s=20
Eng walo pe kabhi bhi bharosa mat Kara Karo vo kabhi bhi Miss kar dete ha 😂
— Aarav Mavi (@kkhaarnation) March 21, 2023
Nah bairstow would walk into any starting X1…. He could literally make match one sided… I don't really think that is a blessing 😂
— Shreyansh Kesarwani (@ShreyanshKesar4) March 21, 2023
Blessing in disguise for PBKS, Raza can be in the XI, the team can have more balance with both Raza & Livingstone in the XI
— Chethan (@Chethan20918009) March 21, 2023
No he is spin basher but pace struggler so prabsimran singh will be there and bhanuku will be in no.3
— PONRAJ 21012001 (@cricketfreaker) March 21, 2023
So Roy will replace him but they have good options like Raza and Rajapaksa.
Rajapaksa should open.
— DhoniFanRoshan 🦁 (@ItsRoshan124) March 21, 2023
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