India, April 15 -- In a move that left experts "shocked," Punjab Kings benched Marcus Stoinis for the match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Chandigarh and continued to back Glenn Maxwell despite his meagre returns with the bat this season. While experts feared an injury concern for Stoinis behind PBKS' move, a visual at the start of the match revealed the reason.

Speaking to Cricbuzz, former KKR team director Joy Bhattacharjya said, "They got the wrong guy." Simon Doull, who was part of the same panel, initially feared Stoinis was injured, but it remained a mere speculation as Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer did not reveal his playing XI at the toss, saying he forgot the changes.

"Is he injured? Did Shreyas Iyer say anything about Stoinus ...