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Indian Premier League March 2024

Punjab Kings' star all-rounder Sikandar Raza has left Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 to participate in the upcoming T20I series between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.

Punjab Kings players celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

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Punjab Kings' star leaves IPL 2024 midway after team's record-breaking run-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders

Sikandar Raza acknowledged that the PSL is a close second in terms of drawing large crowds but emphasised that the IPL stands out as the premier cricket league globally.

Punjab Kings and Lahore Qalandars batter, Sikandar Raza. 

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Sikandar Raza claims 'IPL is much better than PSL' and reveals 2 big reasons behind what makes India's franchise league 'biggest on the planet'

This remarkable feat was accomplished during Zimbabwe's game against Rwanda in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier 2023, held at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek.

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Watch: After getting retained by Punjab Kings, star Zimbabwe all-rounder celebrates with hat-trick, scripts history

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Sikandar Raza Players Stats

Sikandar

Raza

Pakistan
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All Rounder

Team $ - Top News

Punjab Kings' star leaves IPL 2024 midway after team's record-breaking run-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders

Sikandar Raza claims 'IPL is much better than PSL' and reveals 2 big reasons behind what makes India's franchise league 'biggest on the planet'

Watch: After getting retained by Punjab Kings, star Zimbabwe all-rounder celebrates with hat-trick, scripts history

Sikandar Raza Players Stats

Sikandar

Raza

Pakistan• All Rounder

Team $ - Top News

Punjab Kings' star leaves IPL 2024 midway after team's record-breaking run-chase against Kolkata Knight Riders

Sikandar Raza claims 'IPL is much better than PSL' and reveals 2 big reasons behind what makes India's franchise league 'biggest on the planet'

Watch: After getting retained by Punjab Kings, star Zimbabwe all-rounder celebrates with hat-trick, scripts history

Pakistan
•
All Rounder