Chennai, April 30 -- Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is likely out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season this year after suffering a fractured finger, reported ESPNCricinfo on Wednesday.

Ahead of the match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk Stadium, his PBKS and Aussie teammate Marcus Stoinis confirmed that the veteran broke his finger while training before the team's previous match against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and added that he is likely "out of the tournament."

In place of Maxwell, PBKS brought in all-rounder Suryansh Shedge and, after opting to bowl first, named just three overseas players in the playing eleven.

"It is very unfortunate that he's g...