Press Release
Kings XI Punjab gears up for IPL Season V
~ Launches the third edition of KXIP Cup to promote young talent ~
Chandigarh, 1st February, 2012: Kings XI Punjab kicks off its preparation for IPL5, by organizing the KXIP Cup. This would be the third edition of the annual KXIP Cup which is played in a T20 format. This tournament will have over 70 cricketers participating. The cup is considered a suitable platform and stepping stone and for budding and talented cricketers.
The players have been divided into four well balanced teams, and are designated as KXIP Blue, Red, Green and Silver.
Speaking on the occasion, Col. Arvinder Singh, COO, Kings XI Punjab said, “Our focus has always been to develop & promote local talent in the catchment areas. Through this annual tournament we aim to provide the cricketers from our catchment area, and the country, a unique platform to display their skills. As in the past, we expect a few select performers to display their exceptional skills and make it to our squad. We wish the teams all the very best.”
The tournament will be conducted in a league format. The matches will be played at the PCA Stadium Mohali and the Sector 16 Stadium Chandigarh, over a period of four days starting February 04th, 2012 – February 07th, 2012. The finals will be held at the PCA Stadium Mohali on 7th Feb 2012.
About Kings XI Punjab
Kings XI Punjab is a part of the 9 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, leading Indian actress Preity Zinta and other investors. The COO is Col. Arvinder Singh.
For further information, please contact:
Shivalika Chadha/ Richa Kochhar
+ 91 9717838601/ +91 9654458545
Shivalika@avian-media.com / richa@avian-media.com
KINGS XI PUNJAB
Visit our website: www.kxip.in for more details.
kxip will win trophy this season best of luck to them waiting for kxip to kick up this season vs rr