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Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2023 Analysis: Shikhar Dhawan's Captaincy To Sam Curran's Addition, In PICS

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will begin their IPL 2023 season against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Throughout the years, Punjab have been criticized for their consistency. The world cup winning coach Trevor Bayliss is expected to have a big impact on the mindset of the squad. From Shikhar Dhawan's Captaincy To Sam Curran's addition, here's a SWOT analysis of the Punjab Kings.

Updated:Mar 28, 2023, 01:09 PM IST

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Liam Livingstone's injury

Livingstone who has not played any game since December 1 is getting into full fitness ahead of the tournament. However, it can take him a couple of matches to get in the best rhythm. (Image source: Twitter)

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Shahrukh Khan's form

The Tamil Nadu batter is yet to prove his worth in the side getting into the third season with the Punjab Kings. (Image source: Twitter)

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Shikhar Dhawan's captaincy

Dhawan is known for keeping his cool. He can surely benefit the Punjab Kings with their performance as he is replacing Mayank Agarwal, who was struggling to do well in both roles as a batter and a captain. (Image source: Twitter)

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Bairstow's replacement

Jonny Bairstow is missing from the team due to a injury but Matthew Short (his replacement) is the player of the tournament of the recent Big Bash League (BBL). The uncapped Australian can be a surprising factor for many in this IPL. (Image source: Twitter)

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Dhawan's time to shine

Shikhar Dhawan has a point to prove to the Indian selectors and surely he will leave nothing in the tank. The left-handed opener is likely to finish in the top five run getters list of the IPL 2023. (Image source: Twitter)

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Sam Curran's addition

The T20 World Cup 2022 player of the tournament was the most expensive buy of the IPL 2023 mini-auctions. His addition to the team brings in a lot of depth in both bowling and batting for the Punjab Kings. (Image source: Twitter)

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Bowling attack

With the likes of Kagiso Rabada, Sam Curran and Arshdeep Singh in the lineup, Punjab Kings have a very balanced side if we talk about bowling with the new ball or in the death overs. (Image source: Twitter)