Ipl 2021 Punjab Kings

IPL 2021: Gautam Gambhir says there's pressure on KL Rahul to play longer innings due to PBKS' middle-order issues

IPL 2021: Shikhar Dhawan guides Delhi Capitals to six-wicket win over Punjab Kings

Dhawan was ably supported by Prithvi Shaw (32 off 15) first up and then skipper Rishabh Pant (15) and Marcus Stoinis (27 not out) as DC chased down 196 in 18.2 overs.

IPL 2021: In battle of big-hitters, Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings aim for winning start to campaign

The Royals could opt to open with the highly-rated Yashasvi Jaiswal and Buttler. While Samson, who would be itching to prove a point, and Stokes would then form strong middle-order.

IPL 2021 Punjab Kings Preview: KL Rahul's intent, big buys' worth set to headline Punjab's campaign

A change of name is perhaps their last throw of dice, but KL Rahul’s men, hitherto known as Kings XI Punjab, will have to do a lot more than cosmetic corrections should they want their fortunes to change as the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) gets rolling on 9 April.

IPL 2021: Damien Wright to take charge as Punjab Kings' new bowling coach

The 45-year-old Wright was also the head coach of the Bangladesh U-19 cricket team and will help support the Punjab Kings squad under the guidance of head coach and Director of Cricket Operations, Anil Kumble.