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    IPL 2023: 3 Better Choices than Matthew Short that PBKS Could Have Picked for Jonny Bairstow

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    Punjab Kings star batsman Jonny Bairstow has been ruled out of the entire tournament of IPL 2023 and Australia’s uncapped Matthew Short has been named as replacement. However, there are a few players who could have been a better choice than Matthew Short for PBKS.

    IPL 2023: 3 Better Choices than Matthew Short that PBKS Could Have Picked for Jonny Bairstow

    Here are 3 players who could have been a better choice than Matthew Short for PBKS:

    1. Dawid Malan

    Dawid Malan was a part of Punjab Kings in IPL 2021, but he got the chance to play only one match. Talking about Malan’s T20 International career, he has left his mark by performing well. The kind of experience he has in T20s, the Punjab Kings would have taken advantage of it. Talking about the T20 International career of the left-handed batsman, he has played 58 matches and scored 1810 runs with the help of a strike rate of 134.07 including century and 15 half-centuries. 

    Also read: IPL 2023: Jonny Bairstow ruled out of the entire season; Australia’s Matthew Short named as replacement

    2. Travis Head

    Travis Head is currently running in excellent form and has a lot of T20 experience, which Punjab should have taken advantage of. Head also has the experience of playing in the IPL. Talking about Travis Head’s T20 career, he has played 101 matches and scored 2285 runs at a strike rate of 131.39. During this, he has scored one century and 9 half-centuries. Let us tell you that Head participated in the IPL 2023 auction but no franchise showed interest in buying him.

    3. Rassie van der Dussen

    South African flamboyant batsman Rassie van der Dussen was a part of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022. He played 3 matches in that season but could not leave his mark. He scored only 22 runs in 3 matches. However, one bad season cannot question the ability of this talented batsman. Rassie has done well for South Africa. Talking about the T20 International career of the right-handed batsman, he has represented South Africa in 41 matches and has scored 1044 runs at a strike rate of 128.73. During this, he has also scored 7 half-centuries.

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