So, Ashwin is all set to lead the Kings XI Punjab as they have finally announced their captain. Ravichandran Ashwin is a champion bowler and now we are eager to see if he’s a champion captain too. How well can Ashwin lead a rich pool of world class players like Yuvraj, Finch, Chris Gayle and David Miller? Well only time will tell.
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The Kings XI Punjab have finally announced their captain and we are sure it must have been a tough call. The Kings XI Punjab have got themselves a really handsome squad this time and they had some fancy options for their choice of the captain.
Finally Ravichandran Ashwin has been announced as the captain of Kings XI Punjab. Kings XI Punjab also had some great options in Aaron Finch, Chris Gayle, Yuvraj Singh and KL Rahul. Ashwin would be really happy to have been trusted by the team management for the huge responsibility.
RaviChandran Ashwin was among the first players to go under the hammer. The spinner goes to Kings XI Punjab and the Chennai Super Kings couldn’t bring him back to their dug out. The Chennai Super Kings retained MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja. They were keen to get Ashwin in the auctions but this comes as a surprise.
The Kings XI Punjab which is searching to end its drought of the title surprised everyone when they bought the ace Indian spinner, Ravi Chandran Ashwin. Ashwin who was not retained by the Chennai Super Kings now goes to the Kings XI Punjab.
Kings XI Punjab already had a great spinner in their retained player, Axar Patel and now they have got another champion to their dug out. Ashwin would be a little disappointed not going to the Chennai Super Kings for it happens to be his home team. But he would surely be happy with the hefty price he’s gone for.
Ashwin is among the leading wicket takers in the IPL with 100 wickets to his name. Ashwin is a champion bowler and he’s been a pillar of India’s success in recent years. The Kings XI Punjab would fancy their chances to win their first title with Ravichandran Ashwin leading a team of some really good talents.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the announcement:
.@ashwinravi99 , we are happy to have you on board as the new captain of @lionsdenkxip . Looking forward to a great season. @IPL #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi #IPL2018 #IPL11 #KXIP #kxipsquad pic.twitter.com/xj29EZJTUG
— Mohit Burman (@imohitburman) February 26, 2018
Congratulations @ashwinravi99. Looking forward to an exciting season at @lionsdenkxip ? https://t.co/sPDGgtEzYF
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) February 26, 2018
Looking forward to the new #IPL season under our new skipper @ashwinravi99.. Congratulations and Good luck Ash..
@lionsdenkxip https://t.co/33ExvjM5cf
— Akshar Patel (@akshar2026) February 26, 2018
@lionsdenkxip Congrats to @ashwinravi99 on being named @lionsdenkxip captain. Exciting few years ahead. #kxip #IPL2018
— David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) February 26, 2018
Many congratulations @ashwinravi99 for the new role as leader of the @lionsdenkxip team !!looking forward to great times n a wonderful partnership !!??!! Thou I will b on the other side of the fence ??!!
— Mithun Manhas!! (@MithunManhas) February 26, 2018
Welcome Skipper! @ashwinravi99 Looking forward to an exciting season ahead. It’ll be wonderful to see you don the captains guard for @lionsdenkxip this IPL. Cheers? #KingOfTheNorth #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi https://t.co/f8HFKU6oTb
— Karun Nair (@karun126) February 26, 2018
Very excited to be playing under @ashwinravi99 in the IPL this season! Can’t wait to get started with @lionsdenkxip
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) February 26, 2018
And so, as expected, and rightly, @ashwinravi99 is appointed captain of @lionsdenkxip. #IPL2018. Has a job on his hands but will relish the challenge.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 26, 2018
A true leader who will get his chance to embark on a new chapter for the @lionsdenkxip. Congratulations @ashwinravi99 look forward to a great partnership
— Brad Hodge (@bradhodge007) February 26, 2018
Looking forward to @ashwinravi99 leading the way for @lionsdenkxip in the @IPL this year. Going to be great fun.????
— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) February 26, 2018
Congratulations @ashwinravi99 paji. Wish you all the best as captain of @lionsdenkxip!
— Barinder Sran (@sranbarinder) February 26, 2018
