Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022: Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Monday (February 28) named Mayank Agarwal as the new captain.
Agarwal, who is one of Rahul’s closest friends, has been one of the most consistent performers for PBKS with the bat.
Mayank has been an integral part of Punjab Kings since 2018 and has also served as the squad’s vice-captain and also briefly captained the team last season.
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“II take a lot of pride in representing this fantastic unit. I am delighted to be given the opportunity to lead the team. I take over this responsibility with utmost sincerity, but at the same time, I believe my job would be made easier with the talent we have at the Punjab Kings squad this season,” Mayank said in a statement released by the Punjab Kings.