Punjab Kings announce new captain for final league stage match of IPL 2024 vs SRH with Sam Curran unavailable

Punjab Kings have announced Jitesh Sharma, the wicketkeeper batter as their new captain for the franchise’s final league stage game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, May 19. “Punjab Kings on Saturday announced Jitesh Sharma as the Captain for their final game of the ongoing Indian Premier League season, He will lead the Kings in their game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, set to take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on Sunday, May 19th. Jitesh will take charge from Sam Curran, who has returned to England for international duty,” a Punjab Kings statement read.

Curran, who led Punjab Kings in eight matches in the tournament, ended on a high as he not only led his side to a win against the Rajasthan Royals but also had his best game smashing an unbeaten fifty and took two wickets with the ball.

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