IPL 2022: LSG CEO Raghu Iyer and two others get injured in a minor road accident

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) locked horns in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday (April 29) at the MCA Stadium. Ahead of the game, LSG were dealt with a blow as their CEO Raghu Iyer, his associate Rachita Berry and Gaurav Arora, Gautam Gambhir’s manager, met with a minor road accident while they were on their way to Pune for the game. However, it has been confirmed that all of them are safe and well.

The said people were traveling in the car and were following the team bus before unfortunately being involved in a road accident. Even the franchise released an official statement on the incident confirming that all the three members of the contingent are safe and doing well after meeting with the accident.

“Lucknow Super Giants’ CEO Raghu Iyer, his associate Rachita Berry and Gaurav Arora, Manager for Gautam Gambhir were involved in a minor road accident en route to the venue for tonight’s game. Fortunately, all three are safe and well,” the statement read.

Lucknow Super Giants’ CEO Raghu Iyer, his associate Rachita Berry and Gaurav Arora, Manager for Gautam Gambhir were involved in a minor road accident en route to the venue for tonight's game. Fortunately, all three are safe and well. pic.twitter.com/NoWHmN0MOl

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 29, 2022

PBKS win the toss and opt to bowl against LSG

Meanwhile, LSG were invited to bat first by PBKS spinner Mayank Agarwal after winning the toss in Pune. The KL Rahul-led side is playing its first match at the MCA Stadium this season. On the other hand, the Punjab side is playing its second game of the season at the venue having won their previous game against five-time champions Mumbai Indians by 12 runs.

As far as the team combinations are concerned, the Super Giants dropped struggling Manish Pandey and beefed up their bowling attack with the inclusion of Avesh Khan. PBKS, however, didn’t make any changes to their playing XI having beaten Chennai Super Kings by 11 runs in their previous encounter. This is a crucial game for them in order to strengthen their case for the playoffs.