May 18th 2024.
On Saturday, the Punjab Kings made a significant announcement regarding their upcoming match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing Indian Premier League season. Jitesh Sharma has been appointed as the captain for this final game, which will be held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. He will be taking over the captaincy duties from Sam Curran, who has returned to his home country of England for international commitments.
The decision to name Jitesh Sharma as the captain was made due to Curran's unavailability for the match. He has been selected for England's five-match T20 series against Pakistan and will be joining the team for their first T20I match on May 22 in Leeds. With Curran's departure, Jitesh Sharma, who has been a key member of the Punjab Kings squad, has been given the responsibility to lead the team in their final game of the season.
Unfortunately, the Punjab Kings have already been eliminated from the race to the Playoffs and are currently at the ninth position on the points table. Out of the 13 matches they have played so far, they have only managed to win five. However, the team will still be aiming to end their campaign on a high note by putting up a strong performance in their last game. Despite not being able to qualify for the Playoffs, the Punjab Kings have shown determination and perseverance throughout the season and will look to end it on a positive note.
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