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. Â
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:
-Â Mohit Sharma, who represented CSK in past few seasons, was bought for a massive price of 6.5 crores.
-Â Kyle Abbott, who was also a part of CSK till the last season, was bought for 2.1 crores. Â
-Â Farhaan Behardien, the South African all-rounder who appeared in the auction for the first time, was bought for 30 lakhs
-Â KC Cariappa was bought for 80 lakhs
-Â 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. Â
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.