Veteran Wasim Jaffer roped in as batting coach by Kings XI Punjab

Domestic cricket veteran Wasim Jaffer has been roped in by IPL side Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) as ir batting coach for next edition of tournament. appointment comes a day ahead of IPL 2020 auctions and is ar addition to fresh appointments made by team. Wasim Jaffer recently became first cricketer to play 150 Ranji Trophy games and has more than a decade of experience as a batsman. Jaffer's appointment is latest addition to KXIP support staff after South African legend Jonty Rhodes was roped in as fielding coach for side. KXIP have t made an official anuncement, however, have added Jaffer's name to ir support staff list on ir website. 

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Wasim Jaffer roped in by KXIP

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KXIP look to go big in IPL 2020 auctions

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) retained as many as 14 of ir players during recently concluded trading window. However, y also released 7 cricketers which included some of ir star overseas performers like David Miller, Sam Curran and Andrew Tye. After trading window, Kings XI Punjab are w left with a purse of ₹42.70 crores. ir available purse is also largest among all 8 franchises as y have about 11 slots left to be filled for ir squad.

ir fast bowling department is one where Kings XI Punjab struggled most in previous edition of IPL. Apart from Mohammed Shami, or quick mand to kept run-flow at bay. Punjab-based franchise is likely to look for a pacer in form of Pat Cummins, Dale Steyn or Tim Soue.

Top-order batsmen like Chris Lynn, Jason Roy, Alex Hales, Tom Banton among ors are expected to garner much attention in auction. After trying an opening combination of KL Rahul and Chris Gayle in last two editions, Kings XI Punjab would likely be looking for a change by purchasing one of opening batters up for sale. KXIP are expected to go after eir Lynn or Roy if y are to try a new opening combo next year.

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