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Bengaluru, February 26: India off-spinner R Ashwin will lead Kings XI Punjab in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, the franchise announced on Monday (February 26).
"I feel honoured to be trusted with the responsibility of leading such a talented bunch of cricketers," said Ashwin. "I am confident of bringing out the best out of team mates. This is indeed a proud moment for me."
We have a new #KingOfTheNorth! Sheron, give a big welcome to the Protector of the Realm! Our new captain, @ashwinravi99! #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi pic.twitter.com/pKyHeTvCls
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) February 26, 2018
He also put to rest any doubts regarding his ability to balance the pressures of captaincy with those of being one of the main strike bowlers of Kings XI.
"There is no additional pressure on me as such. I first led my state side in first class cricket when I was 21. I have done it in the past and I am sure that I will enjoy the challenge, One thing for sure I will not predictable as captain," said Ashwin.
There were talks of Yuvraj Singh, the local boy, being appointed as skipper. Team mentor Virender Sehwag admitted the name of Yuvraj cropped up during discussion before they finally settling on Ashwin.
“I am confident of bringing out the best out of team mates. This is indeed a proud moment for me.”
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) February 26, 2018
Read more of what our new captain, @ashwinravi99 had to say! https://t.co/UPSCAYZNJK #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi
"There was also talk in the management about making Yuvraj captain. Yuvraj is a great friend, but in cricketing matters, you keep friendships aside and we all felt Ashwin will be a great leader for us," said Sehwag.
Ashwin has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings under MS Dhoni till the team was suspended two years ago and the off-spinner had played for Rising Pune Supergiant in the last two editions of the IPL.
Congratulations @ashwinravi99 paji. Wish you all the best as captain of @lionsdenkxip!
— Barinder Sran (@sranbarinder) February 26, 2018
However, upon their return the Chennai outfit did not retain Ashwin as they opted to keep Dhoni, Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja. In fact, they did not use the Right to Match card option too for Ashwin in the IPL auction held in Bengaluru last month as Kings XI bagged him for Rs 7.6 crore after a tussle with Rajasthan Royals.
Ashwin has 100 IPL wickets from 111 games at 24.99 and his economy stands at 6.55.
