New Delhi, April 2: Punjab Kings’ assistant coach Brad Haddin has provided a significant update regarding captain Shreyas Iyer’s injury. Haddin confirmed that Iyer does not have a fracture in his wrist, although there is some swelling present. The coach expressed optimism that Iyer will be fit to play in the upcoming match against Chennai Super Kings on April 3.
According to ‘Cricbuzz’, Haddin stated that the absence of a fracture means Iyer could take the field against Chennai Super Kings. Iyer sustained the injury during the match against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday while chasing a target of 163 runs.
The injury occurred when Iyer was standing at the non-striker’s end, and a powerful shot from Cooper Connolly struck his wrist. The impact was severe enough to leave Iyer visibly in pain. However, after receiving treatment on the field, he returned to bat but was dismissed for 18 runs on the very next ball.
The injury has raised concerns among the Punjab Kings camp, as Iyer plays a crucial role in the top order and serves as the team’s captain. Under his leadership, the team reached the finals last season, which has led fans to hope for his swift recovery.
Punjab Kings started IPL 2026 on a winning note, defeating Gujarat Titans by three wickets in a thrilling encounter. Connolly played a stellar innings, scoring 72 runs off 44 balls, while Prabhsimran Singh contributed 37 runs off 24 balls. In bowling, Vijaykumar Vaishak took three wickets for 34 runs, and Yuzvendra Chahal claimed two wickets for just 28 runs in his four overs.