It’s been more than three months since the 12th edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) came to an end. However, the grind doesn’t stop for the franchise owners and the management. The trade window is open and there are a few transfers that have already taken place.

Moreover, teams will be reviewing their previous season, captains, players, and support staff – everyone involved will be reviewed. Hence, every year there are teams which change captains and support staff apart from their playing squad. Already a few teams have changed their support staff for the upcoming season. Next year may not be any different. Thus, here are three teams that may get new captains in the IPL next year.

1. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-339193" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kings-XI-Punjab.jpg" alt="Kings XI Punjab" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-339193" class="wp-caption-text">Kings XI Punjab. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption>

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) started afresh in 2018. Ravichandran Ashwin was picked up from the auction for INR 7.6 crores and was made the captain of the side. A lot of expected from the Tamil Nadu off-spinner. However, the last couple of years have been nothing but disappointing for the Punjab franchise.

In the last two seasons, KXIP have won six games each and were just one win away from reaching the playoffs. However, they couldn’t make it as they just seem to lose gas as the tournament moves towards the business end. Ashwin has led the side decently but he doesn’t have the results to back him up as KXIP finished seventh and sixth in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Moreover, his form with the ball has also dipped in the last couple of years.

Hence, KXIP are already contemplating a change in captaincy. In fact, reports suggest that KL Rahul might take over as the captain. Moreover, Ashwin may not even remain with KXIP. He may either be traded or sent back into the auction pool. Thus, KXIP is most likely going to have a new captain next season.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-337144" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings-5.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-337144" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption>

When the major auctions took place in 2018, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) decided against retaining Gautam Gambhir. Dinesh Karthik was picked and he was asked to lead the side. KKR did well to reach the playoffs in 2018 but struggled big time earlier this year.

Andre Russell won them a few games single-handedly and that was the only major highlight for them from the 12th season. Dinesh Karthik’s captaincy also was under the scanner. He wasn’t able to use his resources efficiently. Senior players didn’t really stand up and hence, KKR failed to qualify for the playoffs. Hence, given the way the last season panned out, we may well see a change in captaincy in KKR.

The coaching staff has already been shuffled and thus, Dinesh Karthik may be asked to step aside. There are limited options in the squad but investing in someone like Shubman Gill at the helm may be a long-term option. Robin Uthappa was the vice-captain last season but he’s had a terrible season as well. Thus, KKR might go for a big player in the auction and we may see a new skipper in 2020.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-336178" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rajasthan-Royals-5.jpg" alt="Rajasthan Royals" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-336178" class="wp-caption-text">Rajasthan Royals. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption>

Rajasthan Royals’ captains changed back and forth quite a bit last season. Ajinkya Rahane was the skipper for the first seven games before Steve Smith stepped in to lead the side. However, when he departed, Rahane was handed the captain’s hat once again. Hence, RR were pretty fickle in that aspect last season.

Ever since they’ve come back from their two-year ban, RR have blown hot and cold. They did make it to the playoffs in 2018 but that’s not a lot to read into. Rahane hasn’t been able to inspire with the bat or with his leadership. Moreover, reports suggest that the opening batsman may be traded with Delhi Capitals (DC). Hence, we may see a new player at the helm next year.

Steve Smith may return as captain. However, there are a few more options at RR’s disposal. Jos Buttler has been England’s vice-captain in white-ball cricket for a while now and he may make a very good captain. His England teammate Ben Stokes may also come into the picture. Hence, RR is another side which may have a new captain for the 13th season of the IPL.

It’s been more than three months since the 12th edition of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian Premier League</a>&nbsp;(IPL) came to an end. However, the grind doesn’t stop for the franchise owners and the management. The trade window is open and there are a few transfers that have already taken place.
Moreover, teams will be reviewing their previous season, captains, players, and support staff – everyone involved will be reviewed. Hence, every year there are teams which change captains and support staff apart from their playing squad. Already a few teams have changed their support staff for the upcoming season. Next year may not be any different. Thus, here are three teams that may get new captains in the IPL next year.
<h3>1. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_339193" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-339193" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-339193" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kings-XI-Punjab.jpg" alt="Kings XI Punjab" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-339193" class="wp-caption-text">Kings XI Punjab. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) started afresh in 2018. Ravichandran Ashwin was picked up from the auction for INR 7.6 crores and was made the captain of the side. A lot of expected from the Tamil Nadu off-spinner. However, the last couple of years have been nothing but disappointing for the Punjab franchise.
In the last two seasons, KXIP have won six games each and were just one win away from reaching the playoffs. However, they couldn’t make it as they just seem to lose gas as the tournament moves towards the business end. Ashwin has led the side decently but he doesn’t have the results to back him up as KXIP finished seventh and sixth in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Moreover, his form with the ball has also dipped in the last couple of years.
Hence, KXIP are already contemplating a change in captaincy. In fact, reports suggest that KL Rahul might take over as the captain. Moreover, Ashwin may not even remain with KXIP. He may either be traded or sent back into the auction pool. Thus, KXIP is most likely going to have a new captain next season.
<h3>2. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_337144" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-337144" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-337144" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings-5.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-337144" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
When the major auctions took place in 2018, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) decided against retaining Gautam Gambhir. Dinesh Karthik was picked and he was asked to lead the side. KKR did well to reach the playoffs in 2018 but struggled big time earlier this year.
Andre Russell won them a few games single-handedly and that was the only major highlight for them from the 12th season. Dinesh Karthik’s captaincy also was under the scanner. He wasn’t able to use his resources efficiently. Senior players didn’t really stand up and hence, KKR failed to qualify for the playoffs. Hence, given the way the last season panned out, we may well see a change in captaincy in KKR.
The coaching staff has already been shuffled and thus, Dinesh Karthik may be asked to step aside. There are limited options in the squad but investing in someone like Shubman Gill at the helm may be a long-term option. Robin Uthappa was the vice-captain last season but he’s had a terrible season as well. Thus, KKR might go for a big player in the auction and we may see a new skipper in 2020.
<h3>3. Rajasthan Royals (RR)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_336178" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-336178" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-336178" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rajasthan-Royals-5.jpg" alt="Rajasthan Royals" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-336178" class="wp-caption-text">Rajasthan Royals. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Rajasthan Royals’ captains changed back and forth quite a bit last season. Ajinkya Rahane was the skipper for the first seven games before Steve Smith stepped in to lead the side. However, when he departed, Rahane was handed the captain’s hat once again. Hence, RR were pretty fickle in that aspect last season.
Ever since they’ve come back from their two-year ban, RR have blown hot and cold. They did make it to the playoffs in 2018 but that’s not a lot to read into. Rahane hasn’t been able to inspire with the bat or with his leadership. Moreover, reports suggest that the opening batsman may be traded with Delhi Capitals (DC). Hence, we may see a new player at the helm next year.
Steve Smith may return as captain. However, there are a few more options at RR’s disposal. Jos Buttler has been England’s vice-captain in white-ball cricket for a while now and he may make a very good captain. His England teammate Ben Stokes may also come into the picture. Hence, RR is another side which may have a new captain for the 13th season of the IPL.

It’s been more than three months since the 12th edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) came to an end. However, the grind doesn’t stop for the franchise owners and the management. The trade window is open and there are a few transfers that have already taken place.
Moreover, teams will be reviewing their previous season, captains, players, and support staff – everyone involved will be reviewed. Hence, every year there are teams which change captains and support staff apart from their playing squad. Already a few teams have changed their support staff for the upcoming season. Next year may not be any different. Thus, here are three teams that may get new captains in the IPL next year.
<h3>1. Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_339193" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-339193" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-339193" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kings-XI-Punjab.jpg" alt="Kings XI Punjab" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-339193" class="wp-caption-text">Kings XI Punjab. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) started afresh in 2018. Ravichandran Ashwin was picked up from the auction for INR 7.6 crores and was made the captain of the side. A lot of expected from the Tamil Nadu off-spinner. However, the last couple of years have been nothing but disappointing for the Punjab franchise.
In the last two seasons, KXIP have won six games each and were just one win away from reaching the playoffs. However, they couldn’t make it as they just seem to lose gas as the tournament moves towards the business end. Ashwin has led the side decently but he doesn’t have the results to back him up as KXIP finished seventh and sixth in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Moreover, his form with the ball has also dipped in the last couple of years.
Hence, KXIP are already contemplating a change in captaincy. In fact, reports suggest that KL Rahul might take over as the captain. Moreover, Ashwin may not even remain with KXIP. He may either be traded or sent back into the auction pool. Thus, KXIP is most likely going to have a new captain next season.
<h3>2. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_337144" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-337144" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-337144" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Chennai-Super-Kings-5.jpg" alt="Kolkata Knight Riders" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-337144" class="wp-caption-text">Kolkata Knight Riders. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
When the major auctions took place in 2018, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) decided against retaining Gautam Gambhir. Dinesh Karthik was picked and he was asked to lead the side. KKR did well to reach the playoffs in 2018 but struggled big time earlier this year.
Andre Russell won them a few games single-handedly and that was the only major highlight for them from the 12th season. Dinesh Karthik’s captaincy also was under the scanner. He wasn’t able to use his resources efficiently. Senior players didn’t really stand up and hence, KKR failed to qualify for the playoffs. Hence, given the way the last season panned out, we may well see a change in captaincy in KKR.
The coaching staff has already been shuffled and thus, Dinesh Karthik may be asked to step aside. There are limited options in the squad but investing in someone like Shubman Gill at the helm may be a long-term option. Robin Uthappa was the vice-captain last season but he’s had a terrible season as well. Thus, KKR might go for a big player in the auction and we may see a new skipper in 2020.
<h3>3. Rajasthan Royals (RR)</h3>
<figure id="attachment_336178" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-336178" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-336178" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rajasthan-Royals-5.jpg" alt="Rajasthan Royals" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-336178" class="wp-caption-text">Rajasthan Royals. (Photo: Kuntal Chakrabarty/IANS)</figcaption></figure>
Rajasthan Royals’ captains changed back and forth quite a bit last season. Ajinkya Rahane was the skipper for the first seven games before Steve Smith stepped in to lead the side. However, when he departed, Rahane was handed the captain’s hat once again. Hence, RR were pretty fickle in that aspect last season.
Ever since they’ve come back from their two-year ban, RR have blown hot and cold. They did make it to the playoffs in 2018 but that’s not a lot to read into. Rahane hasn’t been able to inspire with the bat or with his leadership. Moreover, reports suggest that the opening batsman may be traded with Delhi Capitals (DC). Hence, we may see a new player at the helm next year.
Steve Smith may return as captain. However, there are a few more options at RR’s disposal. Jos Buttler has been England’s vice-captain in white-ball cricket for a while now and he may make a very good captain. His England teammate Ben Stokes may also come into the picture. Hence, RR is another side which may have a new captain for the 13th season of the IPL.

Teams will be reviewing their previous season, captains, players, and support staff.

IPL 2020: 3 Teams that might get new captains in the upcoming season

It’s been more than three months since the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) came to an end. However, the grind doesn’t stop