Former Indian batsmen Virender Sehwag and Kings XI Punjab are getting ready for the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League. On Sunday, Sehwag and KXIP took some time out to pull a prank on fans on April Fools' Day. On Sunday Morning, the KXIP website posted a story saying Virender Sehwag will return to the cricket field one more time. KXIP announced on Sunday that the batting legend Virender Sehwag will be back in action in their first IPL 2018 match against Delhi Daredevils at Mohali on April 8. The release said that Sehwag will come out of retirement and will open the innings in the absence of Aaron Finch.
Fans had already reacted with appropriate skepticism by fans, as the news came on April 1. Many fans were quick to comment that it was April fool joke by the IPL franchise. However, it was an elaborate joke with KXIP tweeting the news of Sehwag's comeback on Twitter on Sunday morning. Ever since Finch announced his unavailability in Punjab’s opening encounter owing to his marriage, the team has been pondering over the right top order combination. Aaron Finch is certain to miss the start of the IPL 2018 as his wedding date clashes with Kings XI Punjab's opener on 8 April. Finch will be tying the knot on 7 April, the same day when the 11th edition of the IPL kicks off.
Lol! A perfect prank by @virendersehwag #AprilFoolsDay #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi #KXIP #KingsXIPunjab #VivoIPL
— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) April 1, 2018
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