Lucknow: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is now nearing its end and only a few matches are left in its league stage. In this series, Punjab Kings (PBKS) will play their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Before this match, big news is coming out about Punjab. Actually, star all-rounder Sam Curran will not be seen captaining the team in the final match because he has returned home for his national duty.

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Actually, before the start of the season, Shikhar Dhawan was captaining the team but due to injury he had to sit out. After this, Karan took command of the team and the team was seen playing under his leadership. Dhawan is not fully fit yet and now wicketkeeper batsman Jitesh Sharma will be seen leading the team in the last match of Punjab. Punjab has announced this through its official social media account.

Let us tell you that before the beginning of the season, Jitesh was made the vice-captain of the team, but when Dhawan got injured, Sharma was not seen captaining the team. Sam Curran was seen captaining in his place. At a time when the veteran all-rounder players have returned to their country, Jitesh will now be seen leading the team.

After getting the captaincy, Jitesh gave his reaction saying, “I am very happy after getting this opportunity. I have got a chance to lead Punjab Kings in the last match. Hopefully we will end this tournament with a good memory and I will try to make the team win this match.”