In IPL 2024, a big blow to the Punjab Kings as Sikandar Raza leaves for Zimbabwe duty
Ahead of the PBKS game against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024, their all-rounder Sikandar Raza said goodbye to the franchise. Raza has been named in the Zimbabwe squad against Bangladesh and is set to lead the side. The five-match T20I series is scheduled to be played from May 3 to 12.
Sikandar Raza took to Twitter to announce his departure from the team. “Thank you, India, @IPL, and @PunjabKingsIPL for having me; I loved every minute of it. Time for national duty now,” wrote Sikandar Raza on his social media profile.
Sikandar Raza, one of the world’s top limited-overs all-rounders, struggled to make an impression in the IPL 2024. He did not have many opportunities to show off his talent since he just played two games and scored 43 runs. He played seven games in the previous IPL season and scored 139 runs, including one half-century. Sikandar Raza had also taken three wickets.
Despite their spectacular win on Friday, the Punjab Kings remain in eighth place in the points table. After nine matches in the IPL 2024, they have six points and a net run rate of -0.187.
PBKS will need to win all five of their remaining matches. Yet, if numerous teams end with 16 points, they may not be secure, as the net run rate might be the deciding factor.