Preity Zinta wishes Kings XI Punjab luck ahead of IPL 2018

Come tonight, the biggest event in India’s cricketing calendar, the much-anticipated 11th season of IPL is set to kick off. With the dawn of a new a decade, IPL 2018 promises to grace the epitome of grandeur.  All the teams have started off with their penultimate preparations as they aim to lift the coveted title. The first match of the tournament will be played between 3-time champions Mumbai Indians and returning franchise Chennai Super Kings, in what promises to be a high octane clash.

And prior to the kickoff of the mega event, KXIP franchise co-owner Preity Zinta took to her Twitter handle wishing her team good luck in their upcoming endeavour. The Ravi Ashwin led team will have a daunting a task cut out for them as they aim to win their maiden trophy for the franchise.

Preity posted a picture of her in front of a KXIP team bus and wrote, “As #IPL kicks off today I would like to wish @lionsdenkxip & all our fans & supporters All the very best #teambus #redforever #punjab.”

You can see the Tweet below

KXIP has a strong core in the team this season

After retaining just one player in Axar Patel prior to the auction, KXIP was adamant to put together a core set of team and start afresh in the new decade of IPL. Apart from picking up Indian spin stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin in the January auction, KXIP made a few smart buys as well.

Proteas big-hitting batsman David Miller was acquired by the franchise after using a Right To Match card. The prolific run-scorer has been an integral part of the KXIP team in the past and even led the team in the 2016 edition.

KXIP also secured the services of veteran all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and young batting dynamo Karun Nair. It was an intriguing war for the 23-year-old batsman with RR also pursuing him with intent but Punjab bagged him for 5.6cr.

With the likes of KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Yuvraj Singh and Finch in their ranks, KXIP has a strong core and it will be interesting to see how the KXIP team will be shaping up in this season.

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