IPL 2022 – PBKS New Captain: InsideSport on Monday had reported that Shikhar Dhawan will be named as new captain of Punjab Kings in the next few days. Now leading players of Punjab Kings also have started confirming the developement. PBKS 9 Crore costly player Shahrukh Khan also has dropped hint that Shikhar Dhawan will be the new captain of PBKS in IPL 2022 – Follow IPL 2022 LIVE Updates & news about Punjab Kings New Captain with InsideSport.IN
The 26-year-old feels Dhawan is the best choice to lead the side due to his experience.
“I would say, Shikhar Dhawan, because he has so much experience. He has a different aura and he has a very dynamic personality. He is a perfect choice to lead”, declared Shahrukh Khan while speaking to Star Sports
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PBKS New Captain – Shikhar Dhawan set to lead PBKS: This IPL Auction, Punjab Kings not only had a task to build ROBUST squad but also to get a player who can lead the team in forthcoming season. It is reliably learnt that the franchise from Punjab has zeroed down on Shikhar Dhawan as leader of the pack. The official announcement will be made in next couple of days.
“Team is very elated to have Shikhar Dhawan in squad. Dhawan has a mature head on his shoulders and will be entrusted to lead Punjab in IPL. Coach, promoters all are in favor of Dhawan as captain of Punjab Kings. Official announcement will be made in next few days”, said a source close to PBKS team management.
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Shikhar Dhawan PBKS Captain? It is worth noting that the team from Punjab had retained Mayank Agarwal before the auction.
It was being speculated that Mayank will lead PBKS but after the auction it is clear that the responsibility to lead PBKS will go to Dhawan.
After the auction was concluded on Sunday, PBKS head coach was asked about the appointment of new captain.
Kumble though did not reveal the name but was effusive in his praise for Dhawan.
“Oh, he is a great edition to the squad. His maturity will rub on other squad members. Everyone around can learn from him. He will be perfect leader for the team in every respect”, said Kumble clearly indicating that Dhawan is set to be named captain of the team.
PBKS owner Ness Wadia was also asked the same question on who will lead Punjab Kings?
“I can’t give the name now. But we have got our captain. We will make the announcement very soon”, said visibily very happy Wadia.
PBKS head coach Anil Kumble was also effusive in praise of Dhawan and feels he has a great addition to the side. “Oh, he is a great addition to the squad. His maturity will rub on other squad members. Everyone around can learn from him. He will be the perfect leader for the team in every respect”, said Kumble
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PUNJAB KINGS Full Squad: Players Bought By PBKS: (25 Overall – 7 Overseas) 86.55 Crore Spent / 3.45 Cr remaining
- Retained: Mayank Agarwal (12 Cr) / Arshdeep Singh (4 Cr): PBKS New Buys on Saturday: Shikhar Dhawan (8.25 Cr) / Kagiso Rabada (9.25Cr) / Johny Bairstow (6.75 Cr) / Rahul Chahar (5.25 Cr) / Shahrukh Khan (9 Cr) / Harpreet Brar (3.8 Cr) / Jitesh Sharma (0.2 Cr) / Ishan Porel (0.25 Cr) / Prabhsimran Singh (0.6 Cr) New Buys on Sunday: Liam Livingstone (11.5 Cr) / Odean Smith (6 Cr) / Sandeep Sharma (0.5 Cr) / Raj Angad Bawa (2 Cr) / Rishi Dhawan (0.55 Cr) / Prerak Mankad (0.2 Cr) / Vaibhav Arora (2.0 Cr) / Baltej Singh (0.2 Cr) / Ansh Patel (0.2 Cr) / Writtick Chatterjee (0.2 Cr) / Ishan Porel (0.25 Cr) / Nathan Ellis (0.75 Cr) / Atharva Taide (0.2 Cr) / Bhanuka Rajapaksa (0.5 Cr) / Benny Howell (0.4 Cr)
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