PBKS vs RCB: Liam Livingstone – Punjab Kings fans heaved a sigh of relief when they saw Liam Livingstone finally take the field against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The English all-rounder has been out of action since December 2022 due to a knee injury. While Livingstone reached India for the IPL 2023 match against GT, he picked up muscle pain and was further ruled out for two games. Now, the English big-hitting all-rounder is fully fit and is ready to take IPL by storm yet again. Follow PBKS vs RCB & IPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Livingstone last played competitive cricket during the Test series in Pakistan. After the first Test, he picked up a knee injury. Later on, the all-rounder began a lengthy rehabilitation program With Lancashire and England and Wales Cricket Board. After successfully completing the rehab, Livingstone joined PBKS.
PBKS vs RCB: Livingstone boost for PBKS as Shikhar Dhawan misses out due to injury
Livingstone’s return to the PBKS side is a massive boost as they seek consistency in the IPL 2023 season. The all-rounder had a superb season last time around as he scored 549 smoking 34 sixes. Meanwhile, Shikhar Dhawan continues to miss out for PBKS. The Southpaw suffered a shoulder injury and has missed two games for the side. Sam Curran continues to lead PBKS in the veteran’s absence.
Meanwhile, for RCB Virat Kohli will lead against PBKS as Faf du Plessis will come as an impact player. The South African suffered a blow to his ribs against CSK and seemed in visible pain. Du Plessis will play only as a batter, with Kohli leading the side while fielding. Vijayumar Vyashak is RCB’s impact player in place of Du Plessis in the second innings.
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