Bad news for Preity Zinta's PBKS, star player to miss...
In this collection of pictures we shall know the bad news for Preity Zinta's PBKS. Interestingly, it's about a star player. Let's dive in.
Everyone are ready for the action of Qualifier 1 in the IPL 2025. Punjab Kings will be facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on May 29th.
It is worth telling you guys that the winner of the Qualifier 1 match between PBKS and RCB will make it to the final of IPL 2025.
PBKS ace all-rounder Marco Jansen will be missing the game against RCB and his place will be taken by Azmatullah Omarzai.
PBKS star Marco Jansen has flown back home to South Africa for national duties as the Proteas is all ready to face Australia in the World Test Championship final starting from 11th June.
Marco Jansen has taken 16 wickets to his name, talking about batting, the PBKS star has scored 75 runs as well.
"Would have bowled first as well. If you look at the record here, teams batting first have done well, so I am optimistic. They (the crowd) have been tremendous, and you need such kind of vibration when you enter the ground, and it gives us a lot of energy as well. The way they (openers) have been showing the fearless approach and the attitude has been brilliant. Marco goes out and Azmatullah comes in for him," Shreyas Iyer said at the toss.
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