IPL 2023: Following the most recent board meeting on Wednesday, Mayank Agarwal has been replaced as Punjab Kings’ new captain for the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season by Shikhar Dhawan (November 2). It is said that Dhawan, who is currently captaining India in recent ODI matches, received support from Trevor Bayliss, the Kings’ new head coach, at a meeting.
The only players the Kings kept after the IPL mega-auction in February 2022 were Mayank and Arshdeep Singh. Before the 2022 season began, the former was named captain, succeeding star batter KL Rahul. Anil Kumble, the head coach of the Punjab Kings, spent a significant sum of money—INR 8.25 crore—to secure Dhawan’s signature in the mega-auction.
In the most recent IPL competitions, Dhawan has consistently displayed his talent. In 14 games with Punjab Kings in his rookie season, he scored the most runs—460—in 14 matches, totalling 618 runs with Delhi Capitals in the 2020 season. After the season was over, Mayank’s departure from the captaincy was demanded by cricket fans and experts, including former Indian coach Ravi Shastri, and many predicted that Dhawan would take his position.
Will Mayank Agarwal be released by Punjab Kings?
Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, and Jonny Bairstow, three high-profile additions to the Punjab Kings’ roster, helped them strengthen their talent pool. However, the team had trouble remaining consistent under Mayank’s direction, and he too suffered in his new position. Mayank managed just 196 runs throughout the course of 12 innings, striking out at a dismal 122.50 per cent with one fifty-plus knock.
In domestic cricket competitions, Mayank is likewise having trouble maintaining consistency, and he has lost his spot in the Indian team’s current lineup. Before the upcoming IPL 2023 mini-auction, it would be interesting to observe if Punjab Kings choose to keep their previous captain since teams have until November 15 to submit a list of the retained players. Punjab Kings may release Mayank, who they retained for the 2022 season at a cost of INR 12 crore.
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