Answer: Ravichandran Ashwin

R Ashwin, who had joined Kings XI Punjab for Rs 7.6 crore in IPL 2018 auction, also performed captaincy duties for two years. Under him, KXIP made a brilliant start to IPL 2018 but they faltered in the second half and failed to qualify for the playoffs. 

The Punjab-based team had a poor run in IPL 2019 and finished at sixth spot with six wins from 14 matches, thus failing to qualify for the next round.

The Indian Premier League’s UAE leg is nearing its end with the playoffs set to begin from October 10 next week and the Final is scheduled for October 15.

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