PBKS all-rounder Marcus Stoinis revealed that he had Covid-19 during the IPL 2025 break when he was back in Australia. Stoinis, who has been vital for Punjab this season, had left immediately for home once league was halted earlier in the month. However, once IPL 2025 restarted, Stoinis didn’t join the PBKS squad immediately and missed their win over RR.
Stoinis played a vital role in propelling PBKS to 206 in their 20 overs against DC on Saturday, May 24 in Jaipur as he scored 44 off 16 balls. Speaking at the mid-innings break, the Aussie all-rounder said that he didn’t spend a lot of time in the nets before the game. Stoinis said he rested back in Australia after being down with Covid and then made his trip to India.
“I actually didn’t have any nets before this game. Unfortunately, I had Covid-19 which we don’t speak about much anymore. It was a nice welcome home. I rested at my home and then came back here,” said Stoinis.
Speaking about his knock, Stoinis admitted that it was difficult to go out in the middle and go full offensive. The all-rounder said he was surprised to see the DC bowlers not use their slower balls against him.
“It’s always difficult when you go out in the middle at the end and go one mode. It was really good for me there. I was surprised that they didn’t bowl much slower balls as I was setting up quite early. That’s probably something we could do. It’s a really good surface,” said Stoinis.
‘Fit to bowl’
Stoinis said that he was ready to bowl for PBKS if required in Jaipur. The all-rounder is yet to pick up a wicket this season.
“The wicket was holding a bit but I was swinging it a bit too early. The wind is coming from the longer part of the boundary. I think it’s worth using that breeze. If we need to change tactics, we will adapt as quickly as we can. I am fit to bowl if required,” said Stoinis.
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