Jitesh Sharma to lead Punjab Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad as Sam Curran returns home

New Delhi: Jitesh Sharma will be leading Punjab Kings on Sunday in their final IPL 2024 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday, the franchise announced a day before. Jitesh takes from Sam Curran who has already left the side to join his England teammates ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. Thus Jitesh becomes the third captain for Punjab Kings in the ongoing season. Shikhar Dhawan started as the captain of the side before Curran took over following the former’s injury.

Not just Curran, his teammates Jonny Bairstow, Chris Woakes and Liam Livingstone too have boarded the flight home. For the unknown, Punjab Kings have long ago been eliminated from the playoffs race. SRH have already booked their spot in the final four.

Jitesh insisted that his side will display fearless cricket on Sunday and will aim to finish off the season with a victory. “The mood is more positive in the dressing room than before because we have nothing to lose now. The season has been inconsistent for us.