Kings XI Punjab revitalized for IPL 2010

19 January, 2010 |

 Kings XI Punjab revitalized for IPL 2010
Wins Yusuf Abdullah and Mohammad Kaif in today’s action packed Auction

Mumbai, January 19, 2009: Kings XI Punjab added two more players in the team by buying Yusuf Abdullah and Mohammad Kaif in today’s thrilling IPL 2010 auction in Mumbai.
Commenting on the strategic additions to the team this year, the Promoters shared, “We are very excited about IPL 2010 being organized in India. The frenzy and fanfare will definitely be bigger and better this season. We want to win the Cup (this year), with an extremely well balanced team in place and we hope to give a tough fight. Further additions to the team today have strengthened our capability and we can’t wait for the game to begin!”   

Mohammad Kaif is a middle-order batsman who made it to the national team on the strength of his performances at the Under-19 level, where he captained the Indian team to victory in the Under-19 World Cup in 2000. He can be both defensive and aggressive as the situation demands.  On the other hand, Yusuf Abdullah has also been confirmed as one of the KXIP team players. He is currently one of South Africa's leading domestic-competition bowlers and has also played first class cricket. Yusuf played exceptionally well last year when he was subsequently added to the Kings XI Punjab's Indian Premier League squad as a replacement following an injury to Jerome Taylor.

Anil Srivatsa, CEO, KXIP, said on the occasion, “We have one of the most balanced and steady team comprising some of the world’s best players. There is an aura of confidence and passion to win amongst the players which is enthralling. We are very happy with the way our team has shaped up with today’s addition of Yusuf Abdullah and Mohammad Kaif. We promise the cricket enthusiasts some action packed cricketing moments this IPL.”  
 
“I am delighted with the outcome of this year’s auction with the addition of Yusuf Abdullah and Mohammad Kaif. Once again the Kings XI management team has executed their strategic plan under the pressure of the auction. Yusuf as we know is a great wicket taker in T20 and Kaif fortifies our middle order and raise our standard in the field. The new players are going to bolster the team’s performance. My boys and me will ensure that our performance brings the Cup home this year!" added Tom Moody, Coach, Kings XI Punjab.

KXIP is a strong team and ready to compete in IPL 2010. Leading Kings XI Punjab this year is Kumara Sangakkara.

About Kings XI Punjab
Kings XI Punjab is part of the eight competing teams promoted by the DLF Indian Premier League. It is held and promoted by a consortium which includes industrialists Mohit & Gaurav Burman, Karan Paul, Ness Wadia and leading Indian actress Preity Zinta and other investors. The CEO is Anil Srivatsa and the team coach is Tom Moody.
The team includes:
International Players
Yusuf Abdullah Fast Medium Bowler   
Brett Lee   Fast Bowler   
James Hopes   All rounder   
Shaun Marsh   Batsman   
Simon Katich   Batsman   
Kumar Sangakkara   Batsman/WK   
Mahela Jayawardene   Batsman   
Ravi Bopra   Batting All rounder
Adrian Bharath Batsman
Jerome Taylor   Fast Bowler   
Team India Players
Yuvraj Singh   Batsman 
Mohammad Kaif Middle order batsman 
Irfan Pathan   All Rounder   
Sreesanth   Fast Bowler   
R.Powar   Off Spinner   
V.R.V Singh   Fast Bowler   
P. Chawla   Leg Spin Bowler  
Indian Domestic Players   
Karan Goel   Batsman   
Uday Kaul   Batsman/WK   
Wilkin Mota   All Rounder   
Ajitesh Argal   Medium Pace   
Tanmay Srivastava   Batsman   
Sunny Sohal   Batsman   
Sahil Kukreja   Batsman   
Ryan Ninan   Off-Spinning All Rounder
Yash Gandhi     Batsman  

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