IPL 2023: In a big boost for Punjab Kings, their prominent batter Jonny Bairstow is expected to be available for the upcoming IPL season. To note, Bairstow suffered an injury in earlier this year while playing golf. As a result, he had to underwent a surgery. Follow IPL 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
IPL 2023: Big boost for Punjab Kings, Jonny Bairstow eyes return to IPL post-surgery after 6-month layoff post freak golf accident – Check details
According to Daily Mail, Bairstow is set to miss cricket action till early March 2023. To note, the Three Lions are set to take on Bangladesh in a limited-overs series in March next year. However, Bairstow can only make a full recovery later that month, when he hopes to resume ties with Punjab Kings.
Bairstow was the talk of the town in September when he slipped while playing golf and injured his leg including a broken fibula in three places and a dislocated ankle.
Bairstow was in the form of his life in the home Test series against NewZealand, India, and South Africa but the accident brought an unwarranted break to his express performances. He subsequently missed out on the T20 World Cup in Australia. He also missed the ODI series against the Aussies and the ongoing Test series against Pakistan.
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Bairstow was retained by PBKS ahead of the mini-auction
PBKS bagged the services of Bairstow for INR 6.75 crore during the last conducted auction. In IPL 2022, Bairstow gave a number of excellent performances for the Kings. Opening the innings alongside Dhawan, Bairstow took full advantage of the field restrictions. He gave several quick starts to PBKS. As a result, the Kings decided to retain Bairstow for the upcoming edition.
- Bairstow played a total of 11 games for PBKS in IPL 2022
- The English star played at an astonishing strike rate of almost 145.
- Bairstow also stroked two fifties for PBKS with his highest being 66.
- He stroked 253 runs in 11 matches with his average being 23.
- The 33-year-old stroked 34 fours and nine maximums for PBKS.
IPL 2023: Big boost for Punjab Kings, Jonny Bairstow eyes return to IPL post-surgery after 6-month layoff post freak golf accident – Check details
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