“Gotta keep our heads up”: Sam Curran after defeat to RCB

After a 60-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Sam Curran reflected on the team’s performance and the season overall.

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This loss at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium has officially eliminated PBKS from the tournament, leaving them ninth in the standings with eight points from twelve matches and a net run rate of -0.423.

Post-match, Curran remained optimistic despite the season’s outcome. “A lot of positive signs throughout the season, but not enough to get over the line unfortunately. We knew that we had the best side for the rest of the tournament and feel gutted for the team. Gotta keep our heads up, keep learning and keep becoming better. Really enjoyed leading a great bunch of guys, would have loved a few more wins,” he stated.

Curran also expressed his regret to the fans, “We had some highs, and some record run-chases as well. Lots of disappointment and apologies to the fans, we will keep fighting. The ups and downs have been quite tough, but you gotta keep learning and keep working hard.”

As the season wraps up for PBKS, Curran’s leadership and forward-looking attitude highlight his commitment to improvement and resilience in the face of challenges.