Punjab Kings’ assistant coach Brad Haddin praised Cooper Connolly for his composed 72 off 44 balls in his IPL debut. Connolly’s maturity shone through in the chase against Gujarat Titans. Haddin expressed confidence in skipper Shreyas Iyer’s recovery from a hand injury caused by a shot from Connolly.
Haddin highlighted Punjab Kings’ squad flexibility and preparation for diverse pitches. The team aims to adapt to the flat nature of the Chepauk pitch. Xavier Bartlett’s progress as a bowler and lower-order batter was also commended by Haddin.
Punjab Kings secured a win in their first game, with Haddin emphasizing the importance of a strong tournament start. Despite areas for improvement, the team is content with their performance.
