Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG) remains to be processing the ruling out of skipper KL Rahul on account of accidents. Like final match, once more Krunal Pandya will lead the group on Sunday in opposition to his brother Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans, the defending champions and desk toppers. A number of veteran cricketers expressed their happiness over the expansion of the Pandya brothers and are excited to witness the faceoff.
“It is going to be a brother vs brother contest as captain in TATA IPL. The cricket fraternity is pleased with the best way the Pandyas have progressed however when GT is enjoying at dwelling, it is going to be hungry to win. Then brother won’t stay brother. Then, they are going to be a member of an opposing group,” former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan informed Star Sports activities within the lead-up to the IPL 2023 match.
LSG and GT each began their IPL tenting in 2022 and had a beautiful first season. Whereas GT topped the match to turn into champions, LSG additionally did properly throughout its first season and went to the playoffs. This season additionally each groups are doing properly with GT sustaining its place on prime whereas LSG follows carefully on quantity three.
The absence of skilled KL Rahul is a problem for LSG, however Krunal Pandya has proven his management expertise prior to now. Karun Nair, who was just lately enlisted because the substitute for KL Rahul, has taken the place of the injured Indian batsman. He was acquired by LSG for a sum of ₹50 lakh through the ongoing season.
Having performed in 76 IPL matches, Nair has collected a complete of 1496 runs. As well as, he has additionally showcased his expertise as a batsman for numerous groups together with Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and RCB within the extremely profitable T20 league.