Published 19:04 IST, December 20th 2019

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

Kings XI Punjab made two very big deals at the IPL Auction 2020 when they purchased Glenn Maxwell and Sheldon Cottrell for huge sums. Read more for details.

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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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17:00 IST, December 20th 2019