IPL 2020: List Of All Kings XI Punjab Players And Their Salaries
Updated - 31 Jul 2020, 01:07 AM
The Mohali-based Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) entered this season’s IPL auction with just one motive to create a team that would be capable of challenging for the coveted title. This is what prompted them to pay a hefty price for foreign players such as Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell, who at INR 10.75 crores, was one of the IPL 2020 Auction’s costliest pick.
They also roped in the West Indies bowler — Sheldon Cottrell, for INR 8.50 crores. Alongside these two they also spent a lot of money on foreign players such as English all-rounder Chris Jordan and New Zealand’s James Neesham.
After such a spending spree Kings XI still have INR 16.50 crores and they will be hoping that their foreign contingent will lead them to title glory in IPL 2020.
The side which had INR 42.7 crores in their purse at the beginning of the auction have spared no expense as they chase to end their trophy drought.
So, today, we will take a look at the squad of King XI Punjab and salaries of each of their players:
KL Rahul:
Captain of the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) KL Rahul had a sensational IPL last season.
The 27-year-old scored 593 runs in 14 matches for his team.
Moreover, Rahul has been in a great form as he led the charts for most runs scored by a batsman in the recently-concluded New Zealand-India T20I series. His salary for IPL 2020 stands at INR 11 crores.
Glenn Maxwell:
Glenn Maxwell was a man in-demand in the IPL auction 2020, but ultimately Punjab secured his services. An all-rounder who has already played for the Mohali-based franchise in the IPL before, fans know what to expect from the hard-hitting Australian.
He will pocket INR 10.75 crores as his salary for IPL 2020.
Sheldon Cottrell:
Sheldon Cottrell (Credits: Twitter)Perhaps, Kings XI, Punjab liked Sheldon Cottrell’s salute celebration a little too much and decided to spend INR 8.50 crores for a 30-year-old.
Although the West Indies bowler has been in decent form lately. But he has been a little expensive as per some experts.
We will have to wait and watch if he lives up to his price tag in the IPL 2020 or not.
Krishnappa Gowtham:
The 31-year-old all-rounder was traded in by Kings XI Punjab from Rajasthan Royals (RR) last year. He gave a good account of himself in the IPL 2018 but had a disappointing outing last season.
He will look to make amends in IPL 2020 considering that the Mohali based franchise will be paying him INR 6.2 crores.
Karun Nair:
After purchasing Karun Nair in the 2018 auction, his performances were enough for Kings XI Punjab to retain him last season.
However, he will be under the scanner in IPL 2020, after a forgettable campaign last time out. Nair is currently on a paycheck of INR 5.60 crores.
Mohammed Shami:
After a lot of ups and downs both on and off the field, Mohammad Shami looks to have found his rhythm. He was on song for India in the recently-concluded T20 series versus New Zealand and will look to continue on that note.
Shami played 14 matches last year and bagged 19 wickets. His salary for IPL 2020 stands at INR 4.80 crores.
Nicholas Pooran:
Nicholas Pooran scored 168 runs last year for Kings XI Punjab in seven matches and he will look to better that tally this term.
The West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman is currently on a paycheck worth INR 4.20 crores. Ahead of the upcoming 2020 T20 World Cup in Australia, Pooran would like to gain some momentum and cement his place in the national squad.
Mujeeb Ur Rehman:
Mujeeb Ur Rehman flourished under the leadership of former Kings XI skipper Ravichandran Ashwin in 2018. He collected just three wickets in five matches last season and the Afghani spinner must find his form in the IPL 2020 to help his side reach the playoffs. His salary this year will be INR 4 crores.
Chris Jordan:
One of King XI Punjab’s newest recruits, Jordan will add some much-needed firepower to KL Rahul’s team.
The all-rounder doesn’t have a good record in the IPL and he will be out to prove his critics wrong when the IPL 2020 kicks off.
The 31-year-old will bag INR 3 crores as salary this season.
Chris Gayle:
The man who needs no introduction, Chris Gayle may be past his prime age. But he is still a very dangerous opening batsman.
The 40-year-old contributed 490 runs last season, and his partnership with KL Rahul at the top is will be crucial if King XI want to go for the title.
The ‘Universe Boss’ as he is called lovingly, is on a hefty paycheck of INR 2 crores.
Ravi Bishnoi (Uncapped):
After giving a great account of himself on the domestic circuit, Bishnoi did enough to convince the Kings XI Punjab to part with INR 2 crores to acquire his services.
Currently, he is part of the India Under-19 World Cup team that will play in the final.
Recently, former West Indies great Ian Bishop lauded Bishnoi and called him a ‘wizard’.
Mandeep Singh:
Mandeep Singh has been a regular feature in the Kings XI Punjab dressing room. He scored 165 runs in eight matches last season, and the Indian opening batsman will try to help his team go all the way to the title this season.
He is currently earning INR 1.40 crore as salary.
Mayank Agarwal:
The 28-year-old recently made his debut for team India in the first ODI of the three-match series versus New Zealand.
He scored 322 runs in 13 matches last season for Kings XI Punjab and is currently on a paycheck worth INR 1 crore.
Hardus Viljoen:
The former South African fast bowler amassed seven wickets last season in six matches for Kings XI Punjab.
He has been retained this year, which shows that the management has expressed their belief in the 30-year-old and he can hit the deck hard, and trouble opposition batsmen.
Viljoen will pocket INR 75 lakhs as salary for the IPL 2020.
Prabhsimran Singh (Uncapped):
Kings XI Punjab signed the local lad for INR 55 lakhs after having released him earlier.
Clearly, the management sees some potential in Prabhsimran, who at 19 years of age, has shown signs of improvement, and the sky is the limit for the Patiala based wicket-keeper batsman.
Deepak Hooda (Uncapped):
Deepak Hooda was part of the Indian Under-19 team in the 2014 U19 World Cup. His all-round abilities caught the eye of Kings XI Punjab who spent INR 50 lakhs to sign Hooda.
The 24-year-old hasn’t lit-up the big stage yet but has the potential to do some damage with both bat and ball.
James Neesham:
The 29-year-old was bought by Kings XI Punjab in the IPL 2020 auction for the price of INR 50 lakhs.
Neesham plays for New Zealand at international level and is a regular feature in T20 leagues across the world. He could be a handy all-rounder for K.L Rahul’s side in the IPL 2020.
Darshan Nalkande:
The youngster has been retained by Kings XI Punjab this year, and he will try to break into the playing XI after serving as a second fiddle player for most parts of the IPL last season.
The all-rounder has the ability to develop into a finished article, but patience will be required from the Mohali based franchise. Darshan’s salary for IPL 2020 is INR 30 Lakhs.
Sarfaraz Khan:
Sarfaraz Khan was picked up by Kings XI Punjab in the IPL auction 2019, and he played eight games for the franchise, scoring 180 runs in the process.
Still only 22, he has a lot of potentials to smash a few hits towards the end of the innings as he usually bats in the middle order. His salary for this season will be INR 25 Lakhs.
Arshdeep Singh:
Standing at six feet three inches, the youngster was roped in by Kings XI Punjab and he is still applying finishing touches to his bowling.
In the IPL 2020, Singh’s salary will be INR 20 lakh rupees. He will hope to add to the tally of three wickets that he collected last season, in as many matches.
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The youngster is a local lad and he had four trials with Kings XI Punjab on four different occasions, facing rejection each time.
Although his efforts paid off as the Mohali based franchise roped him in on the salary of INR 20 lakhs. He is another young bowler in the long list of talents that Kings XI boast.
Ishan Porel (Uncapped):
Another young bowler who came through the ranks of India’s Under-19 World Cup team, Porel was picked up by Kings XI in the IPL auction 2020 for his base price of INR 20 lakhs.
The 21-year-old right-arm bowler has been a bright prospect and will serve as Mohammad Shami’s backup in the IPL 2020.
Jagadeesha Suchith:
Kings XI Punjab has a whole group of talented young bowlers and Suchith belongs to that group.
He already has had a taste of the IPL before and was retained by his franchise who will be willing to give him opportunities to shine in the IPL 2020.
His salary for this season remains at INR 20 lakhs.
Murugan Ashwin:
Ashwin hails from Tamil Nadu and he has been a decent player in the domestic circuit. He has already played in the IPL for Rising Pune Supergiants and Delhi Daredevils.
Kings XI Punjab purchased him last year, and he has yet to impress after finishing last season with ten matches played and just five wickets collected. His salary for this year is INR 20 lakhs.
Tajinder Dhillon (Uncapped):
On the back of his performances in the Ranji Trophy in 2017, Dhillon was signed by Mumbai Indians. Kings XI Punjab has decided to bet on the 27-year-old after they acquired his services in the IPL auction 2020, for the cost of INR 20 lakhs.
The all-rounder is a wild card entry by all means and can be a surprise package for his side this year.
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