Kings XI Punjab is a cricket franchise based in Mohali in the eight team Indian Premier League. The team is led by Yuvraj Singh who is also the Icon Player. The team is coached by Tom Moody, the former Australian all rounder
[edit] Franchise History
The owners of the franchise include Ness Wadia (Bombay Dyeing), Preity Zinta, Karan Paul (Apeejay Surendera Group) and Mohit Burman (Dabur). The group paid a total of $76 million to acquire the franchise.
[edit] 2008 IPL Season
The 2008 season started on a disatrous note for the Kings XI team as it lost its opening two matches, but then it recovered lost ground and went on to play the semi finals against Chennai Super Kings.
[edit] Performance
The tournament got off to a slow start for the Kings XI, with the team losing their first two games. However, despite losing Australians Brett Lee and Simon Katich (who were committed to tour the West Indies with Australia), the team found its groove. Powered by their balanced bowling lineup[1] and effective top order[2], the team won 9 of its next 10 matches, clinching a birth in the semi-final. In the semi-final, their run in the tournament came to an end with a comprehensive 9 wicket loss to the Chennai Super Kings.
Many credit the team for unearthing arguably the biggest find of the tournament in Shaun Marsh.[3][4] The opener from Western Australia was looked over in both IPL player auctions and was signed by the franchise on 9 April.[5] He finished the tournament the highest run scorer with an average of 68.44 and a strike rate of 139.68 in 11 innings. His innings included 1 century and 5 half-centuries.[6]
[edit] Racism Row
On top of their strong results, the franchise found itself in the headlines for issues off the field as well. It was alleged that cheerleaders Ellesha Newton and Sherinne Anderson—both of whom are of African lineage—were denied access to the PCA Stadium due to the colour of their skin. Wizcraft International Entertainment, the event management firm hired by the team, denied the allegation and began proceedings on a defmation lawsuit against the organization who represented the two individuals.[7]
[edit] Dispute with Punjab Police
The Punjab Police sought compensation in exchange for providing security during IPL matches at the PCA Stadium. The issue was that neither the Punjab Cricket Association, nor the franchise owners were willing to pay the amount being demanded.[8] The dispute reached a boiling point on 23 May during the Kings XI match against the Deccan Chargers, where it was alleged that team co-owner Ness Wadia was engaged in a verbal dispute with Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police, RS Khatra.[9] Khatra eventually filed an official complaint against Wadia, contending that he was accused of stealing alcohol and team merchandise, as well as granting entrance to unauthorized personnel in the stadium.[9] Following this event, the Punjab Police threatened to provide no security for the Kings XI's final home match, unless they were paid the sum they demanded.
[edit] Current Squad
Kings XI Punjab Roster
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Batsmen
04 Sunny Sohal
05 Karan Goel
14 Shaun Marsh
27 Mahela Jayawardene
37 Simon Katich
38 Luke Pomersbach
46 Taruwar Kohli
-- Tanmay Srivastava
-- Sahil Kukreja
-- Yash Gandhi
All Rounders
08 Piyush Chawla
12 Yuvraj Singh(Captain)
21 Wilkin Mota
32 Ramesh Powar
39 James Hopes
42 Ravinder Bopara
63 Irfan Pathan
75 Jerome Taylor
-- Ryan Ninan
Wicket Keepers
10 Uday Kaul
11 Kumar Sangakkara
Bowlers
07 Vikram Raj Vir Singh
29 Yusuf Abdulla[1]
36 Sreesanth
58 Brett Lee
83 Vikramjeet Malik
86 Burt Cockley
-- Ajitesh Argal
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Moody
1st Assistant Head Coach: Trevor Penney
2nd Assistant Head Coach: Dave Nosworthy
Physiotherapist: Patrick Farhart
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The owners of the franchise include Ness Wadia (Bombay Dyeing), Preity Zinta, Karan Paul (Apeejay Surendera Group) and Mohit Burman (Dabur). The group paid a total of $76 million to acquire the franchise.
[edit] 2008 IPL Season
The 2008 season started on a disatrous note for the Kings XI team as it lost its opening two matches, but then it recovered lost ground and went on to play the semi finals against Chennai Super Kings.
[edit] Performance
The tournament got off to a slow start for the Kings XI, with the team losing their first two games. However, despite losing Australians Brett Lee and Simon Katich (who were committed to tour the West Indies with Australia), the team found its groove. Powered by their balanced bowling lineup[1] and effective top order[2], the team won 9 of its next 10 matches, clinching a birth in the semi-final. In the semi-final, their run in the tournament came to an end with a comprehensive 9 wicket loss to the Chennai Super Kings.
Many credit the team for unearthing arguably the biggest find of the tournament in Shaun Marsh.[3][4] The opener from Western Australia was looked over in both IPL player auctions and was signed by the franchise on 9 April.[5] He finished the tournament the highest run scorer with an average of 68.44 and a strike rate of 139.68 in 11 innings. His innings included 1 century and 5 half-centuries.[6]
[edit] Racism Row
On top of their strong results, the franchise found itself in the headlines for issues off the field as well. It was alleged that cheerleaders Ellesha Newton and Sherinne Anderson—both of whom are of African lineage—were denied access to the PCA Stadium due to the colour of their skin. Wizcraft International Entertainment, the event management firm hired by the team, denied the allegation and began proceedings on a defmation lawsuit against the organization who represented the two individuals.[7]
[edit] Dispute with Punjab Police
The Punjab Police sought compensation in exchange for providing security during IPL matches at the PCA Stadium. The issue was that neither the Punjab Cricket Association, nor the franchise owners were willing to pay the amount being demanded.[8] The dispute reached a boiling point on 23 May during the Kings XI match against the Deccan Chargers, where it was alleged that team co-owner Ness Wadia was engaged in a verbal dispute with Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police, RS Khatra.[9] Khatra eventually filed an official complaint against Wadia, contending that he was accused of stealing alcohol and team merchandise, as well as granting entrance to unauthorized personnel in the stadium.[9] Following this event, the Punjab Police threatened to provide no security for the Kings XI's final home match, unless they were paid the sum they demanded.
[edit] Current Squad
Kings XI Punjab Roster
view • talk • edit
Batsmen
04 Sunny Sohal
05 Karan Goel
14 Shaun Marsh
27 Mahela Jayawardene
37 Simon Katich
38 Luke Pomersbach
46 Taruwar Kohli
-- Tanmay Srivastava
-- Sahil Kukreja
-- Yash Gandhi
All Rounders
08 Piyush Chawla
12 Yuvraj Singh(Captain)
21 Wilkin Mota
32 Ramesh Powar
39 James Hopes
42 Ravinder Bopara
63 Irfan Pathan
75 Jerome Taylor
-- Ryan Ninan
Wicket Keepers
10 Uday Kaul
11 Kumar Sangakkara
Bowlers
07 Vikram Raj Vir Singh
29 Yusuf Abdulla[1]
36 Sreesanth
58 Brett Lee
83 Vikramjeet Malik
86 Burt Cockley
-- Ajitesh Argal
Coaches
Head Coach: Tom Moody
1st Assistant Head Coach: Trevor Penney
2nd Assistant Head Coach: Dave Nosworthy
Physiotherapist: Patrick Farhart
More rosters
