IPL 2022 – Big Boost for SRH – The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will have a major boost ahead of their second Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter as they take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Glenn Phillips will be a major boost for the team as they faces humiliating defeat on the opening day against Rajasthan Royals (RR). The New Zealand batter will be a good addition as could serve as the missing piece in the puzzle. Glenn Phillips will also be a good option to have in the team as he provides backup as wicketkeeper, and a handy batter to have in the team. Follow SRH vs RR and IPL 2022 Live Updates on InsideSport.IN.
IPL 2022: GOOD NEWS for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Glenn Phillips travelling to India after recovering from COVID-19 – Follow Live Updates
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Big money arrival – The wicketkeeper-batsman was picked by SRH for Rs 1.5 Crore and was set to play a crucial role in the top-order. However with no update from SRH on the player’s availability, before the start of the team’s first match against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday, fans began questioning why he had not arrived for IPL. Glenn Phillips clarified ahead of SRH vs RR match that he was isolating in New Zealand after testing positive in the pre-travel test.
Statement – “For those who keep asking – I am stuck in NZ due to positive PCR travel test. I will be joining SRH as soon as I can,” Glenn Phillips said in an Instagram post.
IPL 2022: GOOD NEWS for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Glenn Phillips travelling to India after recovering from COVID-19 – Follow Live Updates
Covid-19 delays arrival -With him testing negative now, he is expected to join the team after undergoing three days of quarantine in Mumbai. He is expected to be available for selection by the time Sunrisers play their next game against Lucknow Super Giants on Monday, 4th April.
Major boost – His availability will serve as a huge boost for Kane Williamson and co as they lost their first match of the season against Rajasthan Royals by a huge margin of 61 runs.
SRH looking to bounce back – Despite investing heavily in the squad, SRH were not at their best and lost to Rajasthan Royals in the first match. The team is going through a phase of transition as players like David Warner and Rashid Khan were released. The team also has a huge gap to fill while they face team which will be high on confidence.
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