India batter Mayank Agarwal is prone to captain Punjab Kings within the upcoming Indian Premier League.
Agarwal, who is a part of the Indian Take a look at workforce, was once probably the most two avid gamers retained via Punjab Kings along younger pacer Arshdeep Singh forward of the mega public sale previous this month.
A proper announcement is predicted quickly.
“In all chance, Mayank will captain the aspect. The announcement is predicted later this week,” an IPL supply advised PTI.
Punjab, who went into the public sale with the utmost handbag, made just right use of the cash via getting the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada and purchasing again left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar and explosive Tamil Nadu batter Shahrukh Khan.
Dhawan’s title as captain was once additionally doing the rounds however the control was once occupied with Agarwal because the chief even ahead of the public sale.
“Dhawan is a welcome boost to the aspect and was once at all times at the radar on the public sale. He’s a champion participant however it sort of feels Punjab have been occupied with Mayank as captain ever since Ok L Rahul left the workforce,” the supply added.
Agarwal and Rahul shaped one of the crucial prolific opening pairs within the IPL during the last couple of years. Rahul will lead Lucknow Tremendous Giants this season.
Agarwal had captained the workforce in short final 12 months when Rahul was once injured. Agarwal aggregated 400-plus runs up to now two seasons. He had made his IPL debut in 2011 and has thus far performed 100 video games.
The 31-year-old has additionally performed 19 Checks and 5 ODIs for India.
With a robust squad at their disposal, Punjab Kings are aiming to finish their identify drought within the IPL. Their simplest ultimate look got here long ago in 2014. They completed 6th out of 8 groups in final 3 editions.