"Welcome To Lion's Den": Kings XI Punjab Give A Sneak Peek Into Sprawling Team Room
Kings XI Punjab players Mayank Agarwal and Harpreet Brar gave a glimpse into the KXIP team room.
Highlights
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Kings XI Punjab gave a sneek peak into the team room "Lion's Den"
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KXIP play their first IPL 2020 match against Delhi Capitals in Dubai
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IPL 2020 begins in the UAE from September 19
There are billboards for players who have represented KXIP since Indian Premier League's (IPL) inception in 2008, the captains, the big-hitters, wicket takers, players with most catches, players with the fastest hundreds and best bowling performances, and of course, players in the squad for IPL 2020.
Players are seen milling around, enjoying their time on the snooker and foosball tables as well as playing games of table tennis.
There are shots from team meetings with captain KL Rahul, coach Anil Kumble, Mohammed Shami, Chris Gayle all in attendance.
KXIP made the final of the IPL in 2014 but since then they haven't been able to make the playoffs.
They finished sixth in 2019, seventh in 2018 and fifth in 2017. There are two wooden spoon finishes as well in 2016 and 2015 since they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2014 final.
However, they have a new captain and coach this season and have also bought back their star from the 2014 season, Glenn Maxwell.
KXIP will play their first IPL match on September 20 against Delhi Capitals in Dubai.