Xtra Time Internet Desk: Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings on Wednesday named Shikhar Dhawan because the captain for the IPL 2023 season. Dhawan will change Mayank Agarwal as the brand new captain. Punjab Kings have been compelled into the change after Trevor Bayliss took over the reigns from Anil Kumble as the top coach. Brad Haddin additionally joined the teaching employees. The franchise has determined to go for a serious overhaul.
Dhawan was roped in by Punjab Kings within the IPL 2022 mega public sale for INR 8.25 crore. The left hander was one of many main contributors for the franchise as he amassed 460 runs in 14 matches at a median of 38.33.
So far as Mayank is worried, he bought the boot after failing to inspire the franchise to do effectively. The captaincy function didn’t go well with Mayank as he solely managed to attain 196 runs in 13 matches at a median of 16.33.
Furthermore, Punjab Kings completed on the sixth spot beneath his captaincy which influenced the administration to make the modifications in captaincy together with teaching staffs.
