Harbhajan Singh criticizes the administration of PBKS for choices made during the MI defeat

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh chastised the management of the Punjab Kings for the choices they made in the upcoming IPL 2024 match against the Mumbai Indians.

MI chased a goal of 193 and forced the PBKS batter to toss hard. The opening batsmen for PBKS were quickly dispatched by the speed tandem of Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee, who were instrumental in bringing PBKS down to 77/6.

Sam Curran led the hosts’ inning in place of designated captain Shikhar Dhawan and opener Jonny Bairstow. Liam Livingstone was called in for the number four place in the order after Punjab lost three wickets in a short period of time during their IPL 2024 match.

Harbhajan took issue with the PBKS management’s choice and criticized them harshly for it.

What purpose did Sam Curran serve as the opener? Prabhsimran tried to get himself out. I can see how both players were able to leave after less risky deliveries. Subsequently, Rilee Rossouw was sensationally outed with her delivery. On his YouTube channel, Harbhajan said, “But then you sent Livingstone as a batter who plays the role of finisher and whenever he is the captain, he goes on no. 6 because he plays the role of finisher.”

The leading batsmen’s failure to make an impact gave rise to expectations of an extraordinary comeback by the uncapped Indian pair of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma. Ashutosh carried the game to the next level with his 61 off 28 deliveries, while Shashank scored 41 off 25 deliveries.

“We must give Shashank and Ashutosh our gratitude. I’d want to know how this management is operated. Livingstone is put up in the batting order, followed by the guys who are doing well, such as Shikhar. Prior to him, you sent Harpreet Bhatia. You ought to have waited if you had brought him. Shashank is playing well; he has already delivered moments that have won matches. Had Sahshank and Ashutosh not been there, PBKS would have collapsed before the 100th day. Since Ashutosh is playing well, he needs to be moved up to the batting order. Young people should be given a chance,” he said.

Recap: The Mumbai Indians defeated the Punjab Kings by nine runs because to two significant sessions from ace quick Jasprit Bumrah (3/21) and Gerald Coetzee (3/32). Surya Kumar Yadav also contributed with a brilliant 78 runs.

After Suryakumar Yadav’s 78 helped the visitors reach 192/7, MI withstood an incredible Ashutosh (61 off 28) blitz.