Strained hamstring rules Gilchrist out of RCB match – Cricket News Update
The struggling Kings XI Punjab side faced a huge blow on Thursday after skipper http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Adam-Gilchrist-c918 was ruled out of their Friday IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore, to be played at the former’s home ground, The PCA Stadium, Mohali.
"I will not be available for Friday's match. There is a slight hamstring tear," the wicketkeeper batsman told media reporters on the eve of the crucial match against Bangalore.
Punjab’s 40-year-old Australian import had strained his hamstring during the comprehensive 8-wicket defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders, at Eden Gardens on Wednesday, and has not recovered completely to take charge of the side against Vettori’s
Royal Challengers at home today.
The Punjab skipper underwent a scan which revealed a hamstring tear; however, the recovery period has not yet been specified by the physio.
"We will wait for further detailed results," said the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746, adding that he would keep updating his injury status. "There is nothing to hide. I won't be playing on Friday," Gilchrist reconfirmed.
In the absence of Gilchrist, countryman http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Punjab-c833. His injury could be a huge blow for the Punjab outfit, already reeling under three defeats in five outings.
The 40-year-old former New South Wales' wicketkeeper batsman admitted that their batting has been disappointing so far. However, he dismissed the view that the poor form of domestic batsmen has cost them the previous three games.
Citing examples of local boys http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Piyush-c82317 Chawla Gilchrist said: "They are certainly a talented bunch. They have got more than adequate talent to be successful at this level. That's the beauty of IPL. Year after year it has created
a window of opportunity for these players and has thrown up some unexpected talents," he added.
Gilchrist has his hopes attached with compatriot http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Western-Australia-c865 left-hander is the only batsman in Punjab ranks to have scored a half century so far this season.
The injured KXIP skipper said that his team is learning from mistakes and hoped they will bounce back soon.
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