In a surprising move, Nicholas Pooran has been named the captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for their match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2024. KL Rahul, the regular captain, will not lead or keep wickets but will play as an Impact Player and bat in the first innings. Pooran revealed that the decision was made to allow Rahul to ease back into action after returning from an injury. LSG will bat first in the game at the Ekana Stadium.
Nicholas Pooran said at the toss that the team management wanted KL Rahul to ease back into action because he was returning from an injury #LSGvPBKS #IPL2024 https://t.co/94xYYzjY7O
Why KL Rahul Not Leading LSG vs PBKS: Stand-in Captain Nicholas Pooran Reveals Team's Strategy #KLRahul #LSGvsPBKS #NicholasPooran #IPL #IPL2024 #Match11 https://t.co/dfMt4RYh6o
Nicholas Pooran is the captain for Lucknow today! KL Rahul to play as an Impact Player. And LSG opt to bat vs Punjab. #IPL2024 #LSGvPBKS Live Updates and Team News: https://t.co/Y8FfAXjlFa
There's a captaincy switch for LSG this evening, KL Rahul will not lead or keep - he will bat in the first innings though #LSGvPBKS #IPL2024 ▶️ https://t.co/x5mCczNH64 https://t.co/3qfQ7JFrlF
🚨Nicholas Pooran will captain #LSG against #PBKS with KL Rahul playing as an Impact Substitute. LSG will bat first in the first game of #IPL2024 at the Ekana Stadium #LSGvsPBKS https://t.co/l2IeYnHyZ8