IPL 2023: Former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has heaped praises for interim Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Sam Curran. Bhajji said, “Sam Curran has handled the captaincy well in Shikhar’s absence.” Curran is filling in as the captain of the Kings in the absence of their regular captain Shikhar Dhawan who is currently recovering his shoulder injury that he sustained during their match against Gujarat Titans. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
What a knock by the captain – Sam Curran hits a fifty in just 26 balls! pic.twitter.com/tmHO56UGxe
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Harbhajan Singh on Sam Curran
Curran has been in fine form, in their last match Mumbai Indians (MI), Curran came in when PBKS where 83-4. The all-rounder then went to a play a captain’s knock of 55 off 29. Curran’s innings consisted of 5 fours and 4 sixes and helped his side cross 200.
Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, Harbhajan Singh said, “Sam Curran has handled the captaincy well in Shikhar’s absence. Along with the ball, he also looked impressive with the bat. The Punjab team looks strong because of players like Sam Curran.”
Pathan and Shastri praise Jaiswal
Hailing Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson for their stellar performances, former India cricketer Irfan Pathan said beating a team like CSK twice is no mean feat in IPL.
Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, Irfan Pathan said, “Yashasvi Jaiswal’s batting and Sanju Samson’s captaincy have taken RR to the top. Samson deserves all the praise. It is not easy to beat a strong team like CSK twice in a season, but Sanju achieved a 2-0 score against this side on the basis of tremendous preparation and excellent strategy.”
Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri also hailed Samson for his maturity and said the way he rotated his spinners against an in-form CSK batting line-up was commendable.
Speaking on Star Sports’ Cricket Live, Ravi Shastri said, “Sanju Samson has matured as a captain. He uses his spinners very well. Only a good captain can play with three spinners and use them smartly.”
PBKS will next host Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Friday in the 38th match of the season.
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