Punjab Kings’ assistant coach Brad Haddin has confirmed that captain Shreyas Iyer is expected to take the field in the upcoming match against the Chennai Super Kings on April 3 at the Chepauk. The incident occurred during Punjab Kings’ victory over Gujarat Titans, when Iyer was struck on the wrist by a powerful shot from Cooper Connolly.
Iyer received treatment from the physio before resuming his innings. He had previously stated that he felt fine and did not want to jinx anything. However, Haddin has now provided more details about the injury, confirming that Iyer did not suffer a broken hand. According to Haddin, there is some swelling on the right hand, but he is optimistic about the player’s readiness for the contest.
“No break. It is a good thing for us. It is important to get the swelling down and get the movement back so he should be ready for the game,” Haddin said during the pre-match press conference.
Haddin also acknowledged that the injury could have been more severe, but the team is relieved with the outcome. “We are lucky. Cooper’s shot hit him. We got the best result despite our captain getting injured. It looked nasty at the start, but he was fine after getting treatment,” he added.
Shreyas Iyer has a strong record against Chennai Super Kings, having scored 371 runs in 15 games at an average of 28.54 and a strike rate of 115.94. In the previous encounter against the five-time champions, he delivered a crucial performance, scoring 72 runs off 41 balls. This consistency has made him a key player for Punjab Kings, and his potential return to the lineup is a significant boost for the team as they prepare for the high-stakes match against CSK.
