IPL Auction 2020: Anil Kumble reveals compelling reason to bring Glenn Maxwell on board

While most headlines have talked about Australia pacer Pat Cummins' massive Rs.15.5 crore deal with Kolkata Knight Riders, his teammate and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was second most expensive buy at Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction 2020 in Kolkata on Thursday. Australian all-rounder made a return to Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for a massive price tag of INR 10.75 crore after Punjab went into a bidding war with Delhi. Maxwell was earlier bought by Punjab in 2014 season and even led team in 2017.

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IPL Auction 2020: Anil Kumble on Glenn Maxwell purchase

Talking to official broadcaster of auction, KXIP head coach Anil Kumble revealed that Maxwell was on team's wishlist because of his all-round abilities and experience. Kumble credited Australian's ability to bat anywhere in order, his exceptional fielding and handy off-spin bowling. Maxwell's earlier stint with KXIP begun in 2014 when he was bought by Punjab franchise and was vital in m reaching final for first time. Maxwell even captained Punjab in 2017 where y performed well, only missing playoffs by a single match. Maxwell's return to Kings XI will bring Australian to a very familiar setting and may help him unleash himself fully.

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KL Rahul to captain KXIP

It was heavily speculated that after Ravichandran Ashwin's departure from KXIP, KL Rahul would be new captain of team. same was confirmed by team after Auctions and KL Rahul has w officially been declared KXIP captain for 2020. Here is full squad of Kings XI Punjab after Auctions.

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1. KL Rahul (captain)
2. Harpreet Brar
3. Ishan Porel
4. Mandeep Singh
5. Jimmy Neesham
6. Tajinder Singh
7. Chris Jordan
8. Karun Nair
9. Deepak Hooda
10. Ravi Bishi
11. Arshdeep Singh
12. Glenn Maxwell
13. Mujeeb ur Rahman
14. Sarfaraz Khan
15. Sheldon Cottrell
16. Mayank Agarwal
17. Mohammad Shami
18. Darshan Nalkande
19. Nicholas Pooran
20. Chris Gayle
21. Murugan Ashwin
22. Jagadeesha Suchith
23. Krishnappa Gowtham
24. Hardus Viljoen
25. Simran Singh

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