Indian Premier League 9: Kings XI Punjab Rely on 'Big Show' Glenn Maxwell For Impact
With a new captain at the helm in David Miller, Kings XI Punjab will be aiming for an improved show in the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League.
Highlights
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Kings XI Punjab reached the final of the IPL in 2014.
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David Miller will captain the Kings XI Punjab side.
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Mohit Sharma was purchased by Kings XI Punjab for Rs 6.5 crores.
Belligerent batsmen, intelligent bowlers - These four words are enough to describe Kings XI Punjab's team this season. Shaun Marsh, David Miller - their newly appointed skipper and Glenn Maxwell, are the impact players for the team. All three men are capable of taking the game away from the opposition. (IPL: Kolkata Knight Riders: Proven Performers)
The addition of Armaan Jaffer - India's finisher in the recently concluded 2016 U-19 World Cup- and Farhaan Behardien definitely add that extra firepower in their middle-order.
In bowling, the selection of Mohit Sharma is a boost because of his variations. While both Mitchell Johnson and Sandeep Sharma are known for their swing and pace, Mohit's cutters and slow bouncers could prove to be an X-Factor. ÂÂ
Their spin department features Axar Patel and KC Cariappa, who was KKR's mystery spinner last year (price of 2.4 crores) but played just a solitary game for them.
Kings XI Punjab The New Members:
- Mohit Sharma, who represented CSK in past few seasons, was bought for a massive price of 6.5 crores.
- Kyle Abbott, who was also a part of CSK till the last season, was bought for 2.1 crores. ÂÂ
- Farhaan Behardien, the South African all-rounder who appeared in the auction for the first time, was bought for 30 lakhs
- KC Cariappa was bought for 80 lakhs
- Among the other players, Marcus Stoinis was bought for 55 lakhs, Armaan Jaffer for 10 lakhs, Pardeep Sahu for 10 lakhs and Swapnil Singh for 10 lakhs. ÂÂ
Kings XI Punjab Coaching Staff:
Head Coach: Sanjay Bangar
Bowling Coach: Joe Dawes
Fielding Coach: R Sridhar
Mentor: Virender Sehwag
Kings XI Punjab Past Record:
2008: Semi-finalists
2009: League stage
2010: League stage
2011: League stage
2012: League stage
2013: League stage
2014: Runners-up
2015: League stage
Team Potential:
Kings XI Punjab will be over-reliant on overseas cricketers. The likes of Murali Vijay, Manan Vohra and Armaan Jaffer would have to step up if Kings XI Punjab are to win their first IPL trophy.