IPL 2023: Big blow to Punjab Kings, this aggressive player will not be able to play in the first match

IPL 2023 is about to begin. The first match will be played on 31 March. The first match will be between defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. At the same time, the second match will be played between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders. Preparations are being done by both the teams regarding this match. However, the Punjab Kings have suffered a major setback before this match. Where the Punjab Kings have suffered a big setback, it is a relief news for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Actually, England’s aggressive batsman Liam Livingston will not be able to play in the first match of Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. According to information, Liam Livingston wants to return to the field after recovering from a knee injury. But the England and Wales Cricket Board has not given him fitness clearance.

 

Let us tell you that Liam Livingston was injured during his Test debut against Pakistan. Since then he has been consistently out of competitive cricket. It is believed that later Liam Livingston can join Punjab. But at least he will be out of the first match. Scans are being conducted to determine his fitness status. After this he can be available from the second match. Earlier, Liam Livingston released a video post in which he was seen batting in the nets. While Liam Livingstone is an aggressive batsman, he also bowls brilliantly.

 

Last IPL season was a great one for Liam Livingston. He scored 437 runs in 14 matches at an average of 36.42. His strike rate was in excess of 182. He is known for playing big and long shots. However, earlier Punjab suffered a major setback when Johnny Bairstow was already ruled out for the entire season due to injury. Apart from this, Kagiso Rabada will also not be available in the first match.