Punjab Kings have struck with a big blow as their key batter Johnny Bairstow wont be available for the IPL 2023 despite recovering from the injury. For the IPL 2023: ECB denies NOC to Jonny Bairstow. The player is expected to get fit before the IPL 2023 but the board is not risking him considering the Ashes and World Cup taking place this year.
ECB confirmed the availability of Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone for the IPL 2023
The good news for the Punjab Kings camp is that their costliest player of the Auction Sam Curran will be available for the whole season. Sam Curran became the most expensive signing in the history of IPL when PBKS bought him for 18.5 Crore INR in the mini auction 2023.
On the other hand PBKS also spent hefty amount of money on another English player Liam Livingstone in the Mega auction 2022. PBKS paid 10.6 Crore INR for the explosive all-rounder Liam Livingstone.
He did play some handy knocks for them in his first season with them and PBKS would expect more of them in the upcoming season.
ECB denies IPL 2023 NOC to Jonny Bairstow despite Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone getting a green chit
The top-order wicketkeeping batter Johnny Bairstow won’t be available in the IPL 2023 for PBKS. Bairstow has been recovering from multiple fractures which sidelined him from action for the last 6 months. He picked up the injury on the golf course back in September 2022.
The injury was very serious and the player underwent leg and ankle surgery. After 6 months of rest, Bairstow will be off and running as he has fully recovered from the fracture.
Bairstow was seen in a Lancashire County Cricket club’s off-season game recently held in Dubai.
ECB not ready to risk Bairstow ahead of the Ashes and World Cup 2023
It is a World Cup year and the world champions are looking solid to defend their title. If England wants to defend their title then will be in need of Johnny Bairstow’s services.
The player has recovered from a big injury which has made the board cautious. ECB is not risking Johnny Bairstow to play in the IPL 2023 despite his recovery from the injury. He is an important part of the English team, especially in ODIs and Tests.
England will play their arch-rivals Australia at home for 5 match Ashes series starting from 16th June. Johnny Bairstow will be in need if England wants to take revenge of the Ashes 2021.