Preparations for a possible first IPL Trophy in Royal Challengers Bangalore have caused an obstacle as star opener Phil Salat missed training against Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Salt, which has been important for the success of RCB this season, may not be present in the city with 387 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 175.90 and also in the city.The uncertainty around Salt’s availability was notable during the pre-match media interaction, where neither head coach Andy Flower nor Captain Rajat Patidar addressed the situation. East is known for his strategic approach, often injured players participate in warm-ups so that opponents can be placed to guess about the team that he will field.Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now! While not the only player absent from salt training, many squad members rested, his potential unavailability is particularly important. His initial partnership with Virat Kohli played an important role in RCB’s successful batting performance this season.Team options to replace salt are limited, especially unavailable due to international commitments with Jacob Bethel. Tim Safart, who joined as a replacement player, and Mayank Agarwal is a potential candidate to partner with Kohli at the top of the order, if his trusted 28 -year -old batsman does not appear for Shikhar.
RCB faced this unexpected challenge as they pursue their first IPL title, so far no official announcement has been made about the status of Salt for the final. The franchise will be forced to consider a potentially final-minute reshuffle for the eleven of their play if he is not actually not playing against PBK.Who is that IPL player?
The absence of the English batsman may be due to the expected birth of his first child, possibly left the RCB without one of his leading artists for the title clash. Reports show that he plans to live with his partner during delivery.
However, it has also been reported that the player has landed in Ahmedabad, going home for the birth of his child. The situation adds another layer of uncertainty which is already a historical moment for RCB. It will be RCB or PBKS, the winning will dig its name in history as the latest franchise to raise the award.
