Kings XI Punjab managed to get the hold of some big players during the IPL 2020 player auction and has managed to get the hold of some prominent overseas player and have built a strong squad for the forthcoming edition of the Indian Premier League. Anil Kumble, who is the head coach of the side was also present in the auctions and must have played an important role in choosing the players of the side. Australia’s star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who took a break from cricket due to some mental issues, will be making a comeback in KXIP set-up. While, Sheldon Cottrell and  James Neesham will also don the  Punjab jersey in the upcoming tournament and will have the onus to guide the KL Rahul led-side to their maiden title. Delhi Capitals Team in IPL 2020.

Indian all-rounder Deepak Hooda, who has a decent experience in the cash-rich league, will also be serving the Kings this season along with Ravi Bishnoi and Ishan Porel. With Ravichandran Ashwin traded to Delhi Capitals via the transfer window, KL Rahul is appointed as captain and is all set to lead the Punjab team in 2020. With the presence of Mohammed Shami, Mujeeb ur Rahman and now Sheldon Cottrell, the side have a decent bowling attack. While, the onus of scoring big runs will be on Rahul, Chris Gayle and Nicholas Pooran. Royal Challengers Bangalore Team in IPL 2020.

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) Squad for IPL 2020

KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Mohammed Shami, Nicholas Pooran, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Hardus Viljoen, Darshan Nalkande, Sarfaraz Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Murugan Ashwin, Jagadeesh Suchith, Krishnappa Gowtham. KXIP players bought at Auction: Glenn Maxwell (Rs 10.75 Crore), Sheldon Cottrell (Rs 8.5 Crore), Ravi Bishnoi (Rs 2 Crore), Prabhsimran Singh (Rs 55 Lakhs), Deepak Hooda (Rs 50 Lakh), James Neesham (Rs 50 Lakh), Ishan Porel (Rs 20 Lakh), Chris Jordan (Rs 75 Lakhs), Tajinder Dhillon (Rs 20 Lakhs).

Punjab hasn’t been one of the most successful teams in the IPL history as their best season came in 2014 where they emerged as the runners-up. While, 2008 was the only other season when the team made it to the playoffs. So, it will be interesting to see, whether the Kings’ fortunes will be changed or not.

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