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Shreyas Iyer's Rare Off Day Sparks Debate Over Retiring Out After First Punjab Kings Defeat

Former South Africa pacer Shaun Pollock and commentator Harsha Bhogle weigh in on captain's slow innings in IPL 2026 loss to Rajasthan Royals

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Punjab Kings suffered their first IPL 2026 defeat as Rajasthan Royals successfully chased 223.
Captain Shreyas Iyer endured a rare off day, scoring just 30 off 27 balls, sparking debate over whether he should have retired himself out to accelerate the innings.
Former South Africa pacer Shaun Pollock analysed the tactical decision, while Harsha Bhogle suggested Iyer's recent form may have influenced his choice to continue.

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Punjab Kings suffered their first IPL 2026 defeat as Rajasthan Royals successfully chased 223. Captain Shreyas Iyer endured a rare off day, scoring just 30 off 27 balls, sparking debate over whether he should have retired himself out to accelerate the innings. Former South Africa pacer Shaun Pollock analysed the tactical decision, while Harsha Bhogle suggested Iyer's recent form may have influenced his choice to continue.

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