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IPL 2023: Punjab Kings new Captain Shikhar Dhawan shares a Special message for PBKS Fans in Punjabi, Watch Video

IPL 2023: Punjab Kings new Captain Shikhar Dhawan shares a Special message for PBKS Fans in Punjabi, Watch Video

IPL 2023: Punjab Kings Captaincy: Punjab Kings’ new captain Shikhar Dhawan has a special message for PBKS fans in Punjabi. Dhawan who will take over the captaincy from Mayank Agarwal from IPL 2023, thanked his fans and promised a better season. The franchise on on Friday announced Dhawan will be their new captain. Mayank Agarwal, […]

IPL 2023: Punjab Kings Captaincy: Punjab Kings’ new captain Shikhar Dhawan has a special message for PBKS fans in Punjabi. Dhawan who will take over the captaincy from Mayank Agarwal from IPL 2023, thanked his fans and promised a better season. The franchise on on Friday announced Dhawan will be their new captain. Mayank Agarwal, who led the team the previous season, failed to lead the team to the IPL play-offs. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN.

I am really proud to be the captain of the Punjab Kings. It’s all because of your prayers and love that I have been given such a huge responsibility. I am really very happy and I would like to thank the SherSquad. I am looking forward for the upcoming season. The entire will gear up for the new season and for that we will need your blessings. Once again, I would like to thank everyone,” Dhawan said in a video uploaded by Punjab Kings.

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IPL 2023: Punjab Kings new Captain Shikhar Dhawan shares a Special message for PBKS Fans in Punjabi, Watch Video

The Shikhar Dhawan Era begins, wrote PBKS on their official Twitter handle

Following KL Rahul’s decision to transfer to the Lucknow Super Giants, Agarwal was promoted to captain for the 2022 season. In addition to PBKS’ difficulties, Mayank’s performance declined during the IPL season earlier this year, when he scored 196 runs at an average of 16.33.

Dhawan has been a valuable asset for PBKS

  • PBKS had paid Rs 8.25 crore for Dhawan’s services at the mega auction
  • The senior batter performed up to expectations by scoring 460 runs in 14 games at an average of 38.33.
  • Dhawan was named in India’s ODI squad for tours of New Zealand and Bangladesh, respectively.
  • He will lead the team against the Blackcaps, with Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli all rested for the tour.

IPL 2023: Punjab Kings new Captain Shikhar Dhawan shares a Special message for PBKS Fans in Punjabi, Watch Video

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IPL 2023: Shikhar Dhawan Replaces Mayank Agarwal As Captain Of Punjab Kings Ahead Of upcoming IPL Season

IPL 2023: Why Punjab Kings could release Mayank Agarwal?

  • Mayank Agarwal was one of the two players retained before the mega auction, costing a whopping Rs 14 crore
  • He was captain last season, but the team and his own form dovetailed in a forgettable campaign.
  • The new coaching staff have already appointed Dhawan as captain.
  • Jonny Bairstow is another opening option the franchise have and are keen to try him out with Dhawan.
  • Mayank has struggled for runs in recent times and was dropped from the Indian test team as well.

IPL 2023: Punjab Kings new Captain Shikhar Dhawan shares a Special message for PBKS Fans in Punjabi, Watch Video

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