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|county= Kings XI Punjab |
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|colors = [[Grey|Light grey]] and [[Red]] {{Cr-IPL/Flags|kings}} | |
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|coach= {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Tom Moody]] |
|coach= {{flagicon|AUS}} [[Tom Moody]] |
Revision as of 20:58, 27 October 2009
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Personnel | |
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Captain | ![]() |
Coach | ![]() |
Owner | Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Karan Paul & Mohit Burman (Dabur) |
Chief executive | Neil Maxwell |
Team information | |
Colors | Light grey and Red Template:Cr-IPL/Flags |
Founded | 2008 |
Home ground | PCA Stadium |
Capacity | 61,500 |
Official website | Kings XI Punjab |
Kings XI Punjab is a cricket franchise based in Mohali in the eight team Indian Premier League. The team is captained by Yuvraj Singh who is also the Icon Player. The team is coached by Tom Moody, the former Australian all rounder.
Franchise History
The owners of the franchise include Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia (Bombay Dyeing), Karan Paul (Apeejay Surendera Group) and Mohit Burman (Dabur). The group paid a total of $76 million to acquire the franchise.
2008 IPL Season
The 2008 season started on a disastrous 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.
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]
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]
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.
Current Squad
Template:Kings XI Punjab Roster
Administration and Coaching staff
- Owners - Preity Zinta, Ness Wadia, Karan Paul & Mohit Burman
- CEO — Neil Maxwell [10]
- President — TBA
- Ambassador - Daler Mehndi
- Manager — Col. Arvinder Singh
Fixtures and Results
2008 season
No. | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
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1 | 19 April | Chennai Super Kings | Mohali | Lost by 33 runs |
2 | 21 April | Rajasthan Royals | Jaipur | Lost by 6 wickets |
3 | 25 April | Mumbai Indians | Mohali | Won by 66 runs, MoM – Kumar Sangakkara – 94 (56) |
4 | 27 April | Delhi Daredevils | Mohali | Won by 4 wickets, MoM – Simon Katich – 75 (52) |
5 | 1 May | Deccan Chargers | Hyderabad | Won by 7 wickets, MoM – Shaun Marsh – 84* (62) |
6 | 3 May | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mohali | Won by 9 runs, MoM – Irfan Pathan – 24* (26) and 2/18 (4 overs) |
7 | 5 May | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bangalore | Won by 6 wickets, MoM – S. Sreesanth – 2/16 (4 overs) |
8 | 10 May | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai | Lost by 18 runs |
9 | 12 May | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mohali | Won by 9 wickets, MoM – Shaun Marsh – 74* (51) |
10 | 17 May | Delhi Daredevils | Delhi | Won by 6 runs (decided by D/L method), MoM – Mahela Jayawardene – 36* (17) |
11 | 21 May | Mumbai Indians | Mumbai | Won by 1 run, MoM – Shaun Marsh – 81 (56) |
12 | 23 May | Deccan Chargers | Mohali | Won by 6 wickets, MoM – Shaun Marsh – 60 (46) |
13 | 25 May | Kolkata Knight Riders | Kolkata | Lost by 3 wickets |
14 | 28 May | Rajasthan Royals | Mohali | Won by 41 runs, MoM – Shaun Marsh – 115 (69) |
15 | 31 May | Chennai Super Kings (Semi Final #2) | Mumbai | Lost by 9 wickets |
2009 season
No. | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result |
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1 | 19 April | Delhi Daredevils | Cape Town | Lost by 10 Wickets (D/L Method) |
2 | 21 April | Kolkata Knight Riders | Durban | Lost by 11 runs (D/L Method) |
3 | 24 April | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Durban | Won by 7 wickets, MoM - ![]() |
4 | 26 April | Rajasthan Royals | Cape Town | Won by 27 runs, MoM - ![]() |
5 | 29 April | Mumbai Indians | Durban | Won by 3 runs, MoM - ![]() |
6 | 1 May | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Durban | Lost by 8 runs, MoM - ![]() |
7 | 3 May | Kolkata Knight Riders | Port Elizabeth | Won by 6 wickets, MoM - ![]() |
8 | 5 May | Rajasthan Royals | Durban | Lost by 78 runs |
9 | 7 May | Chennai Super Kings | Pretoria | Lost by 12 runs |
10 | 9 May | Deccan Chargers | Kimberley | Won by 3 Wickets, MoM - ![]() |
11 | 12 May | Mumbai Indians | Pretoria | Lost by 8 wickets |
12 | 15 May | Delhi Daredevils | Bloemfontein | Won by 6 Wickets,MoM - ![]() |
13 | 17 May | Deccan Chargers | Johannesburg | Won by 1 run, MoM - ![]() |
14 | 20 May | Chennai Super Kings | Durban | Lost by 24 runs |
References
- ^ Cricinfo - Records - Indian Premier League, 2007/08 - Kings XI Punjab - Most wickets
- ^ Cricinfo - Records - Indian Premier League, 2007/08 - Kings XI Punjab - Highest partnerships by runs
- ^ Cricinfo - Five finds
- ^ The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Sport
- ^ Cricinfo - Shaun Marsh joins Mohali
- ^ Cricinfo - Records - Indian Premier League, 2007/08 - Most runs
- ^ Row over cheergirls hots up - News - News - Times of India Cricket - IPL
- ^ Mohali IPL mess reaches a new low - News - News - Times of India Cricket - IPL
- ^ a b Punjab police move complaint against Ness Wadia - News - News - Times of India Cricket - IPL
- ^ "Neil Maxwell appointed CEO of Mohali team". The Hindu. 2008-03-18. Retrieved 2008-03-18.