MUMBAI: In a big blow to the Punjab Kings, who are already out of the race for IPL-2024 playoffs, pacer Kagiso Rabada and Shikhar Dhawan, who captained them in the initial matches before being out due to an injury, have been ruled out for the franchise's last two matches.
Rabada is suffering from Abscesses, for which he will fly back to South Africa to take treatment.
Dhawan has been out of action since injuring his shoulder while fielding during the home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 9, and in his absence, Sam Curran has been leading the side.
Curran and Jonny Bairstow will return after the Punjab Kings' penultimate match against Rajasthan Royals at Guwahati on Wednesday, which means that the franchise will have to name a new captain for the last match.
Meanwhile, in another loss for them, Punjab Kings will also miss English pace bowling all-rounder Chris Woakes, who has left for home due to the death of his father Roger Woakes a few days back.
