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India Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
PBKS suffer Yuzvendra Chahal injury blow before playoffs, confirms assistant coach
Punjab Kings assistant coach Sunil Joshi confirmed that star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal missed their Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture against Delhi Capitals on May 24 due to injury — a setback for the team as they prepare for the playoffs. Chahal has been the side's lead spinner this season, and his absence could prove costly for the Shreyas Iyer-led outfit, especially as they continue to push for a top-two finish in the suffered a six-wicket defeat to DC in their Jaipur clash on Saturday, and Chahal's absence was notably felt in their bowling attack. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Joshi revealed that the 34-year-old was rested due to a niggle. Although the assistant coach refrained from delving into the specifics of the injury, it was evident that the spin department lacked bite without Chahal on the 2025, PBKS vs DC: Highlights "Chahal has a small niggle, so we are just resting him. That's the idea," Sunil Joshi Chahal's place, Praveen Dubey was handed a chance to feature alongside Harpreet Brar in the spin department. However, the 31-year-old all-rounder bowled just two overs in PBKS's defence of 206, conceding 20 runs without picking up a wicket. Brar returned figures of 2 for 41, but the absence of Chahal remained a key factor in Punjab's lacklustre bowling bloomed late into great form for PBKS in IPL 2025, which even saw the experienced spinner pick up his second IPL hat-trick during his side's clash against Chennai Super Kings in April this batting unit capitalised well on the situation, with KL Rahul and stand-in skipper Faf du Plessis stitching a 55-run stand before Sameer Rizvi guided the chase with a match-winning, unbeaten 58. The loss has dented Punjab Kings' hopes of finishing in the top two, and the uncertainty over Chahal's fitness only adds to their concerns ahead of the knockout updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
India Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Indian airstrikes destroy Jaish terror camps; Pakistan continues to violate ceasefire
4:39 IPL 2025: Speaking to the press on the eve of their game against Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala, Punjab Kings' spin-bowling coach Sunil Joshi heaped praise on Yuzvendra Chahal's consistency in the IPL and his ability to bounce back from setbacks.
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Business Standard
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
PBKS vs MI IPL clash likely to move out of Dharamsala amid airport closure
The escalating tensions between India and Pakistan are now affecting the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). Punjab Kings are slated to host Mumbai Indians on Sunday, May 11, in Dharamsala. However, with multiple airports in North India shut until May 10, the match is under a cloud of uncertainty. PBKS vs MI likely to be shifted to Mumbai Although IPL chairman Arun Dhumal previously confirmed that two games would be played in Dharamsala as scheduled, fresh media reports indicate that the Punjab vs Mumbai fixture is likely to be moved to Mumbai. The Dharamsala airport has been closed indefinitely as a precautionary measure following India's missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. 'There is a high possibility that the match will be shifted to Mumbai if the airport remains shut,' a BCCI source was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. Punjab vs Delhi match to go ahead as planned Dharamsala is scheduled to host the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash on Thursday, and that match will proceed as planned, since both teams have already arrived. 'We have not received any written communication from the BCCI or the central and state governments regarding the cancellation of tomorrow's match. Unless there's an official instruction, we're proceeding with the game,' said a source from the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association, quoted by PTI. Logistics could become a major hurdle for Delhi Capitals, who must return to the national capital for their next fixture against Gujarat Titans — also on Sunday. With flight operations suspended, the franchise might resort to road travel after Thursday's match. 'Everything is fluid at the moment. Discussions are ongoing with franchises about alternate travel plans from Dharamsala to Delhi in case the airport remains shut,' a BCCI official told PTI. 'One option for Delhi Capitals is a bus journey. But it's not just about the teams — the broadcast crew and equipment movement are also at stake. It's an evolving situation,' the source added. Nationwide airport closures amid India vs Pakistan tensions India recently carried out precision strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and PoK following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. As a result, at least 18 airports across the northern and western regions have been temporarily shut. These include Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Amritsar, Pathankot, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Shimla, Dharamsala, and Jamnagar. Chandigarh — the nearest alternate airport to Dharamsala — is also currently non-operational. DC and PBKS coach on airport closure after India attacks Pakistan At a pre-match press conference ahead of Thursday's game, Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi said, 'We are following BCCI's protocols. Whatever the BCCI recommends, the team management will act upon it.' Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani expressed confidence in adapting to the situation. 'As cricketers, we're used to challenges. We trust the BCCI and IPL governing council to provide the right guidance. As a team, we adapt and move forward,' he said.
NDTV
07-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
With Airport Shut, MI vs PBKS IPL Clash In Dharamshala Faces Possibility Of Venue Change
The IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings to be held on Sunday in Dharamshala is set to be shifted to Mumbai after travel plans of the teams were thrown haywire following the temporary closure of the hill town's airport. Dharamsala's airport has been closed for operations indefinitely as a precautionary measure after India's missile strikes on Pakistan to dismantle terror infrastructure in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. "There is high possibility that the match will be shifted to Mumbai in case the airport remains shut," a BCCI source told PTI. Dharamsala is due to host the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash on Thursday and that game will go ahead as scheduled given that both teams have touched base. "We have not got any written intimation from either the BCCI, or the central and state governments about cancellation of tomorrow's match. Unless there is any official instruction, we are going ahead with the schedule," a Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association source told PTI. The picturesque city is the second home base of Punjab Kings. "We have not been told about the venue change yet. We are waiting to hear from the BCCI," a Punjab Kings official said. Delhi has very little time to figure out its logistics as the players have to be back in the national capital for their next game, against Gujarat Titans, which is also on Sunday. They could head back by road after the match. "Everything is fluid at the moment. Discussions are on with franchises and they are also internally discussing about what are the options of travelling from Dharamsala to Delhi in case the airport remains shut," a BCCI source told PTI. "One option (for Delhi Capitals) remains bus journey but then it is not just about teams but also the broadcast crew and equipment. It's an evolving situation," he added. India carried out precision strikes on nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were murdered. At least 18 airports in the northern and western parts of the country have been temporarily shut owing to the military escalation. These include Srinagar, Leh, Jammu, Amritsar, Pathankot, Chandigarh, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Shimla, Dharamshala and Jamnagar. Chandigarh, which is the nearest alternate airport for Dharamsala, is among those shut down for operations right now. At the pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow's clash, Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi said, "We are following BCCI's protocols. And whatever the BCCI recommends to us, the team management will act upon it." Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani said his team will adapt to the challenge. "As cricketers and as people part of cricket environment, we're used to challenges, we're used to navigating and adapting as we go by. "We have utmost faith in the BCCI and the IPL governing council to guide us through and give us the right directives. And as a side, we just adapt and move on," he said.
India Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Pahalgam attack: What is the best way to tackle Pakistani terror? Experts debate
6:40 IPL 2025, KKR vs PBKS: In the pre-match press conference, Punjab Kings' bowling coach Sunil Joshi was impressed with how Shreyas Iyer has upped his game over the last 8-10 months.
