India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was named the captain of the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The 31-year-old off-spinner was picked by KXIP co-owner Preity Zinta for Rs. 7.60 crores during the player’s auction held in January.
Aswhin was a part of the Rising Pune Supergiant in the 2016-2017 season and represented Chennai Super Kings from 2009 to 2015. In 111 IPL matches so far, he has picked 100 wickets at an average of 24.99 and at an economy rate of 6.55.
On Tuesday, the Punjab franchise took to Twitter and wrote, “We have a new #KingOfTheNorth! Sheron, give a big welcome to the Protector of the Realm! Our new captain, @ashwinravi99! #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi.”
We have a new #KingOfTheNorth! Sheron, give a big welcome to the Protector of the Realm! Our new captain, @ashwinravi99! #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi pic.twitter.com/pKyHeTvCls
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 26, 2018
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Ravichandran Ashwin’s appointment as KXIP skipper:
Looking forward to the new #IPL season under our new skipper @ashwinravi99.. Congratulations and Good luck Ash.. ✌️ @lionsdenkxip https://t.co/33ExvjM5cf
— Akshar Patel (@akshar2026) February 26, 2018
Congratulations @ashwinravi99. Looking forward to an exciting season at @lionsdenkxip 👍 https://t.co/sPDGgtEzYF
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) February 26, 2018
.@ashwinravi99 , we are happy to have you on board as the new captain of @lionsdenkxip . Looking forward to a great season. @IPL #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi #IPL2018 #IPL11 #KXIP #kxipsquad pic.twitter.com/xj29EZJTUG
— Mohit Burman (@imohitburman) February 26, 2018
Congrats to @ashwinravi99 on being named @lionsdenkxip captain. Exciting few years ahead. #kxip #IPL2018
— David Miller (@DavidMillerSA12) February 26, 2018
Many congratulations @ashwinravi99 for the new role as leader of the @lionsdenkxip team !!looking forward to great times n a wonderful partnership !!🏏🏏!! Thou I will b on the other side of the fence 😊😊!!
— Mithun Manhas (@MithunManhas) February 26, 2018
Welcome Skipper! @ashwinravi99 Looking forward to an exciting season ahead. It’ll be wonderful to see you don the captains guard for @lionsdenkxip this IPL. Cheers🤙 #KingOfTheNorth #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi https://t.co/f8HFKU6oTb
— Karun Nair (@karun126) February 26, 2018
Very excited to be playing under @ashwinravi99 in the IPL this season! Can’t wait to get started with @lionsdenkxip
— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) February 26, 2018
And so, as expected, and rightly, @ashwinravi99 is appointed captain of @lionsdenkxip. #IPL2018. Has a job on his hands but will relish the challenge.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 26, 2018
A true leader who will get his chance to embark on a new chapter for the @lionsdenkxip. Congratulations @ashwinravi99 look forward to a great partnership
— Brad Hodge (@bradhodge007) February 26, 2018
Couldn’t think of a better person for the job of @lionsdenkxip captain, congrats @ashwinravi99! Can’t wait to get over there and get stuck in
— Andrew Tye (@aj191) February 26, 2018
Looking forward to @ashwinravi99 leading the way for @lionsdenkxip in the @IPL this year. Going to be great fun.🤙🏾👳🏾♀️#KingOfNorth #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi https://t.co/ZkurDRPN8P
— K L Rahul (@klrahul) February 26, 2018
Our Captain is @ashwinravi99 👏🏼
Looking forward to an exciting season in The Lions Den #KingsXIPunjab @lionsdenkxip #IPL11 #IPL2018— Shayamal (@shayamalv) February 26, 2018
Congratulations @ashwinravi99 paji. Wish you all the best as captain of @lionsdenkxip!
— Barinder Sran (@sranbarinder) February 26, 2018
An uncanny ability to take wickets at crucial times matched with bags of experience, @ashwinravi99 is a proven winner. The New #KingOfTheNorth ladies and gentlemen! #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi pic.twitter.com/iNaI9TH1lN
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 26, 2018
congratulations @ashwinravi99…. newly appointed as @lionsdenkxip captain for this season… do it our big bro @YUVSTRONG12 is thr with u…. @virendersehwag @realpreityzinta
— Dr.Parsuram Majhi (@dr_majhi) February 26, 2018
@ashwinravi99 to captain @lionsdenkxip This Year !! Wow Awesome decision..world class spinner will give his best as captain in the upcoming #IPL2018 .
Congrats @prithinarayanan @virendersehwag @realpreityzinta pic.twitter.com/7GA3dxaviT— Dr.A.Mohamed Hakkim (@drhakkim) February 26, 2018
pretty much expected…
He has the leadership qualities and of course, the team needs fresh approach & ideas. Good choice. @ashwinravi99 @lionsdenkxip @realpreityzinta @IPL https://t.co/IECGOTH4JW— Sumit Sundriyal 🇮🇳 (@SumitSun14) February 26, 2018
