Rajasthan Royals’ star higher Jos Buttler has bought a number of stitches on the little finger of his left hand throughout crew’s IPL 2023 match in opposition to Punjab Kings. The damage might not less than rule him out of RR’s subsequent recreation in opposition to Delhi Capitals on April 8. Royals misplaced the sport in opposition to PBKS by 5 runs. Buttler was injured whereas taking a catch to dismiss PBKS batter Shahrukh Khan and it was Ravichandran Ashwin, who was promoted as an opener because the wicketkeeper was getting stitches on his finger. The England star ran from deep and took a sliding catch off Jason Holder‘s bowling within the final over however instantly appeared in ache as he left the sphere with a few balls nonetheless remaining.

Watch the catch right here:

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Buttler had additionally taken an excellent catch within the tenth over to finish the innings of Prabhsimran Singh.

What. A. Take @josbuttler places in a powerful dive to dismiss the properly set Prabhsimran for 60!@rajasthanroyals with their first wicket.#TATAIPL | #RRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/apJpCQmqjf

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Buttler got here in to bat on the third postion and scored 19 runs off 11 balls earlier than dropping his wicket to Nathan Ellis.

“Jos was not fit. He was getting stitches for his finger after the catch,” mentioned RR skipper Sanju Samson throughout post-match presentation ceremony.

In reality, Buttler, who bought a sponsor’s award for one of the best catch, got here to gather his cheque with a definite white strapping on his little finger. The finger will definitely be sore and fielding might be a problem and therefore Royals medical employees may simply need to give him relaxation for a recreation or two with subsequent match to be performed inside 72 hours, reported information company PTI.

Rajasthan Royals face Delhi Capitals on the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.

(With PTI Inputs)