India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was named the captain of the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The 31-year-old off-spinner was picked by KXIP co-owner Preity Zinta for Rs. 7.60 crores during the player’s auction held in January.
Aswhin was a part of the Rising Pune Supergiant in the 2016-2017 season and represented Chennai Super Kings from 2009 to 2015. In 111 IPL matches so far, he has picked 100 wickets at an average of 24.99 and at an economy rate of 6.55.
On Tuesday, the Punjab franchise took to Twitter and wrote, “We have a new #KingOfTheNorth! Sheron, give a big welcome to the Protector of the Realm! Our new captain, @ashwinravi99! #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi.”
We have a new ! Sheron, give a big welcome to the Protector of the Realm! Our new captain, !
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Ravichandran Ashwin’s appointment as KXIP skipper:
Looking forward to the new season under our new skipper .. Congratulations and Good luck Ash.. ✌️ @lionsdenkxip
— Axar Patel (@akshar2026)
Congratulations . Looking forward to an exciting season at @lionsdenkxip 👍
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
. , we are happy to have you on board as the new captain of @lionsdenkxip . Looking forward to a great season.
— Mohit Burman (@imohitburman)
Congrats to on being named @lionsdenkxip captain. Exciting few years ahead.
— David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12)
Many congratulations 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 😊😊!!
— MithunManhas5 (@MithunManhas)
Welcome Skipper! Looking forward to an exciting season ahead. It’ll be wonderful to see you don the captains guard for @lionsdenkxip this IPL. Cheers🤙
— Karun Nair (@karun126)
Very excited to be playing under in the IPL this season! Can’t wait to get started with @lionsdenkxip
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5)
And so, as expected, and rightly, is appointed captain of @lionsdenkxip. . Has a job on his hands but will relish the challenge.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
A true leader who will get his chance to embark on a new chapter for the @lionsdenkxip. Congratulations look forward to a great partnership
— Brad Hodge (@bradhodge007)
Couldn’t think of a better person for the job of @lionsdenkxip captain, congrats ! Can’t wait to get over there and get stuck in
— Andrew Tye (@aj191)
Looking forward to leading the way for @lionsdenkxip in the this year. Going to be great fun.🤙🏾👳🏾♀️
— K L Rahul (@klrahul)
Our Captain is 👏🏼
Looking forward to an exciting season in The Lions Den @lionsdenkxip— Shayamal (@shayamalv)
Congratulations paji. Wish you all the best as captain of @lionsdenkxip!
— Barinder Sran (@sranbarinder)
An uncanny ability to take wickets at crucial times matched with bags of experience, is a proven winner. The New ladies and gentlemen!
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
congratulations …. newly appointed as @lionsdenkxip captain for this season… do it our big bro is thr with u….
— Dr.Parsuram Majhi (@dr_majhi)
to captain @lionsdenkxip This Year !! Wow Awesome decision..world class spinner will give his best as captain in the upcoming .
Congrats— Dr.A.Mohamed Hakkim (@drhakkim)
pretty much expected…
He has the leadership qualities and of course, the team needs fresh approach & ideas. Good choice. @lionsdenkxip— Sumit 🇮🇳 (@SumitSun14)
