Kolkata: Opening batsman Lokesh Rahul has been given the command of Kings XI Punjab for the 2020 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Team director Anil Kumble has said this. Apart from this, the team's mistress, actress Preity Zinta, while releasing the video has said that Rahul will take charge of Punjab. Former captain of the Indian team, Kumble said that this is the right time for Rahul's career.

The role of captain will enhance his performance. Preity Zinta posted the video on Twitter, saying that now the Punjab team has got a new captain in the form of Rahul. Rahul is not only a batting batsman but he also plays well under pressure. He is young and a very good player. We are very happy that he will captain our team.

At the same time, Rahul has also expressed happiness on this by posting a video. He has said that I am very much obliged by fans, coaches and franchisees to give me this responsibility. He said that we had a good day at the auction, we bought the players we wanted. Now waiting for the IPL to start. Earlier, spinner Ravichandran Ashwin had been the captain of Punjab in the last two seasons. Ashwin has become a part of the Delhi Capitals team this time.

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