IPL 2022: Punjab Kings appoints their new captain ahead of new season
Xtra Time Web Desk: Punjab Kings on Monday announced Mayank Agarwal as their new captain for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the upcoming 2022 season. Mayank was one of the two players who were retained by Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction.
The India opener was retained for Rs 12 crore after they released former captain KL Rahul, who will now lead Lucknow Super Giants in the 10-team season, which is likely to start in the final week of March.
Speaking of his appointment, Anil Kumble - the head coach of Punjab Kings, said, "Mayank has been an integral part of the side since 2018 and of the leadership group for the last two years. The new squad we selected at the recently concluded auction has exciting young talent and outstanding experienced players. We want to create a strong foundation for the future with Mayank at the helm. He is hardworking, enthusiastic, a team player with all the attributes required of a leader. I look forward to working with him as captain and believe that he will lead this team to a successful campaign."
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