Shreyas Iyer is set to play for Punjab Kings after scans confirmed no serious damage to his wrist. The captain had raised concerns during the previous match against Gujarat Titans, but has now been cleared ahead of the game against Chennai Super Kings on April 3.
Shreyas Iyer cleared to play after injury scare
Iyer was hit on the wrist by a shot from teammate Cooper Connolly during the match. He looked in visible pain as the physio attended to him on the field. Despite continuing, he was dismissed on the very next delivery. After the match, Iyer played down the concern, saying, “It’s the same as it was before. I don’t want to jinx anything,” with a smile.
Before the injury, Iyer had contributed a short innings that included two sixes, helping Punjab stay in the contest. His presence remains key for the side in the middle order.
Focus shifts to CSK clash in Chennai
Punjab now turn to their next match in Chennai, where Iyer’s availability is a major boost. His role as captain and batter adds balance, especially in pressure situations.As the CSK CEO said, Dhoni is not available for the starting few games, so he might not play.
With Iyer fit, Punjab Kings will look to build momentum.This is the first game in Chennai, and the absence of “Thala” will be a huge miss for CSK and the fans as well.