Kings XI Punjab
Despite having some big players in their squad, Kings XI Punjab hasn’t really been able to live up to the expectations. With Adam Gilchrist retiring last season, there will be a big hole in the side. Yet there are players whom the owners are likely to hang on to. The players who are likely to retained are as following:
1. David Hussey: Known to be more a destructive batsman on his day, Hussey is also a match-winner like his elder brother. He was bought for US $1.4 million in 2011 and has more than 5,000 runs to his name in T20 cricket.
2. David Miller: The South African had an wonderful 2013 season with Punjab. He had a batting average of 59.71, scoring 418 runs from 12 matches. He provides strength to the middle-order and is a hard-hitter of the ball. His whirlwind ton against Bangalore last year has increased his reputation and shown what he is capable of.
3. Ryan Harris: He is a key bowler for any side, if he stays injury free. There is no substitute for quality and he brings that onto the table with his pace bowling.
4. Azhar Mahmood: He is one of the most successful T20 all-rounders in the world. Azhar can swing the ball both ways and is handy as a lower middle-order batsman. Hed helped Punjab win a couple of matches last season and is quite surely here to stay with them.
5. Piyush Chawla: Along with Ryan Harris, Piyush Chawla has been the highest wicket-taker for Punjab. Even though he is regarded as a leg-spinning all-rounder, Chawla is yet to perform with the bat. He has been a big asset for the Mohali based franchise.
THE TEAM "KINGS XI PUNJAB":
