Punjab will be kickstarting their IPL season from Saturday with hopes to book a spot in playoffs this time after years of disappointing performances. DC on the other hand is boosted by the return of their star skipper and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant.
Livingstone has not played a competitive game since he injured himself during his Test debut against Pakistan four months back in Rawalpindi, when he hurt his knee. In recent weeks, he has also been suffering from a flare-up of an ankle injury that he had sustained in The Hundred last year,
Livingstone had a great campaign for PBKS in IPL 2022. In 14 matches, he scored 437 runs at an average of 36.41 and a massive strike rate of 182.08. He scored four half-centuries in the tournament with best score of 70. He also picked up six wickets with his spin bowling. Livingstone has als