IPL 2018: Kings XI Punjab To Play Last Four Home Games In Indore, First Three In Mohali

Kings XI Punjab have been allowed to make changes in their fixtures due to non-availability of Chandigarh airport from May 12 to May 31.

As per the new schedule, KXIP will now play their first three home games in Mohali while they play last four games in Indore.

Earlier, KXIP were to play there last four games on May 4, 6, 12 and 14 in Mohali.

As per the new schedule, they will play their Mohali games on Aril 15, 19 and 23.

KXIP play their last four games in Indore, now.

“There were logistical difficulties that teams would have encountered had KXIP played their home games in Mohali in May. Therefore the IPL GC has decided that the dates will be swapped and Indore will now host all their matches in May,” acting president CK Khanna said. PTI

The main reason for the change is the unavailability of Chandigarh airport which will be closed to due maintenance.

This would have affected Kings XI Punjab side. Hence, they decided to request a change in venues.

First, it was the state association which asked for a change and then, the franchise itself pushed a request.

A final decision was taken on it in the IPL GC meet, where it was also decided that Pune will host the two playoffs.

Meanwhile, Kings XI Punjab plays their first game against Delhi Daredevils on April 8 at Feroz Shah Kotla stadium in an away game.

The team has a new captain in the form of R Ashwin, who is all set to make his captaincy debut in IPL.

He was bought by the franchise for an amount of Rs 7.60 Crore in the auction.

Ashwin was one of the strongest contenders for the job, and in the end, he was given the duty.

Interestingly, the team also had David Miller in the ranks, who was retained by KXIP.

He has led Kings XI Punjab earlier.

Later though, he was replaced by Murali Vijay as the captain mid-way of the tournament.

Kings XI Punjab is one of the franchises which is plying its trade in the tournament right from the start.

However, it is yet to win an IPL trophy.

Kings XI Punjab also have Yuvraj Sing on their roster, who has also led the team in the past.

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