India batter Mayank Agarwal is prone to captain Punjab Kings within the upcoming Indian Premier League.
Agarwal, who’s a part of the Indian Test workforce, was one of many two gamers retained by Punjab Kings alongside younger pacer Arshdeep Singh forward of the mega public sale earlier this month.
A proper announcement is anticipated quickly.
“In all likelihood, Mayank will captain the side. The announcement is expected later this week,” an IPL supply informed PTI.
Punjab, who went into the public sale with the utmost purse, made good use of the cash by getting the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada and shopping for again left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar and explosive Tamil Nadu batter Shahrukh Khan.
Dhawan’s title as captain was additionally doing the rounds however the administration was eager on Agarwal because the chief even earlier than the public sale.
“Dhawan is a welcome addition to the side and was always on the radar at the auction. He is a champion player but it seems Punjab were keen on Mayank as captain ever since K L Rahul left the team,” the supply added.
Agarwal and Rahul shaped one of the vital prolific opening pairs within the IPL over the previous couple of years. Rahul will lead Lucknow Super Giants this season.
Agarwal had captained the workforce briefly final 12 months when Rahul was injured. Agarwal aggregated 400-plus runs previously two seasons. He had made his IPL debut in 2011 and has to date performed 100 video games.
The 31-year-old has additionally performed 19 Tests and 5 ODIs for India.
With a robust squad at their disposal, Punjab Kings are aiming to finish their title drought within the IPL. Their solely remaining look got here means again in 2014. They completed sixth out of eight groups in final three editions.