Punjab Kings have drafted in New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson as a substitute for the injured Lockie Ferguson, the BCCI introduced on Thursday.
The Punjab facet was pressured to search an alternative to Ferguson because the Kiwi pacer has been dominated out of the rest of the IPL with a hamstring harm.
The 33-year-old had picked up the niggle throughout Punjab’s match in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 12 and exited the sphere after bowling simply two balls.
“The right-arm Kiwi pacer will join PBKS for Rs 2 Crore,” stated a BCCI launch.
Jamieson had few fruitful outings of late for New Zealand in the Champions Trophy in March and in the next bilateral T20I collection in opposition to Pakistan at house.
PBKS are on the cusp of reaching their first IPL playoffs since 2014 as they’re now positioned third on the desk with 15 factors with three matches remaining.
They will face the ousted Rajasthan Royals in their subsequent match at Jaipur on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans have signed Sri Lankan Kusal Mendis, who will replace wicketkeeper batter Jos Buttler as soon as the latter leaves for the England duties.
Buttler is not going to be out there for the playoffs ought to the Titans enter that part.
Mendis is becoming a member of the Gujarat outfit for Rs 75 lakh.
Patidar bats at nets
Ahead of the match in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru acquired a shot in the arm as skipper Rajat Patidar batted fairly fluently at nets.
Patidar had suffered a finger harm throughout RCB’s house recreation in opposition to Chennai Super Kings on May 3, and was suggested to put on a splint to shield the finger.
Patidar may have missed no less than two matches due to that harm however the prolonged break after the army battle between India and Pakistan gave him some further time to recuperate.
However, his availability for RCB’s match in opposition to KKR on Saturday will depend on additional medical analysis.
Published – May 16, 2025 03:34 am IST
