Punjab Kings is probably going to miss their opener Jonny Bairstow in the upcoming edition of IPL. According to the latest report, Bairstow is yet to get a clearance certificate from ECB for his injury to ensure his participation in IPL 2023. There is a huge chance that Bairstow is going to miss the IPL 2023. In that case, there are a few overseas openers that went unsold in the auction and can fill the place of Bairstow in IPL 2023 for Punjab Kings.
IPL 2023: 3 Players Who Can Replace Jonny Bairstow for Punjab Kings
1- Jason Roy
Jason Roy was not picked by any team in the IPL 2023 auction. He recently blasted a century in PSL 2023 and showcased his hitting range. Roy has partnered with Bairstow on several occasions to open for the England cricket team. He is the perfect replacement for Bairstow in IPL 2023.
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2- Will Smeed
Another English player who has achieved fame with his stint in PSL, Will Smeed, is an attacking batter like Bairstow who knows how to handle the spin as well. He can bat both as an opener and as a middle-order batter. Punjab Kings can look at him to replace Jonny Bairstow.
3- Tom Banton
The wicketkeeper batter for England, Tom Banton, went unsold in the IPL 2023 auction. He is known for his innovative shots and hitting ability and can surely be the perfect replacement for Bairstow in IPL 2023.
