‘ECB had made it clear that…’: Punjab Kings coach Sanjay Bangar reveals assurances for IPL 2024 | Cricket Information

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NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings coach Sanjay Bangar has make clear the challenges confronted as a result of sudden departure of key England gamers for worldwide obligation within the important part of IPL 2024.
In a press convention after their remaining league match, Bangar revealed that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had initially assured the supply of their gamers for the whole IPL season, however modifications within the event’s schedule disrupted these plans.
“The ECB had made it clear that every one the gamers might be accessible. It’s simply that it so occurs that the event bought barely prolonged, I’d say, due to a number of causes. All people was in an identical place however we misplaced these English gamers,” Bangar said after Sunday’s recreation.The departure of England gamers, together with Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Will Jacks, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Sam Curran, has considerably impacted a number of groups as these gamers left for the T20I collection towards Pakistan beginning on Could 22. For Punjab Kings, this meant shedding their captain, Sam Curran, amongst others, simply earlier than essential matches.
With Curran’s departure, Jitesh Sharma stepped up as captain for the primary time on Sunday. Regardless of posting a powerful complete of 214 after electing to bat first, Punjab Kings have been defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad, marking a disappointing finish to their marketing campaign.
Bangar highlighted that the absence of key worldwide gamers was a big setback however not the only motive for his or her underwhelming season.
“For us, even shedding Livingstone with a niggle round his knee, the ECB pulling him out. Even KG (Kagiso Rabada) had an an infection and he had to return (to South Africa). These issues coupled collectively meant that once we got here to the final two matches, we have been wanting gamers of worldwide pedigree and expertise. That damage us however that’s not the only motive why our season was under par,” he defined.
The departure of those worldwide stars has left a noticeable hole in a number of groups, impacting their efficiency on the essential juncture of the event. Punjab Kings, like many others, have needed to navigate these challenges whereas striving to take care of aggressive type.


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