Switchblade Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 http://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/62138/bailey-to-lead-punjab-in-ipl-7 Australia's T20I skipper George Bailey will lead the Punjab team in the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League. Bailey becomes the second Australian after Adam Gilchrist to captain the Punjab franchise. Kings XI coach Sanjay Bangar said Bailey was the unanimous choice considering his success in domestic competitions in Australia and also the fact that he has led the country in the limited overs format. "He was the unanimous choice. He has got success as a leader in the domestic tournaments like Sheffield Shield in Australia." "He had also lead Australia in the Twenty20 format. And then the overall type of character he is, who can understand a range of players from the bigger names to ones that have limited ability. We are confident he has the ability to bring out the best from everyone," Bangar added. While mentioning that the senior players in the side like Virender Sehwag will perform the role of mentors, Bangar said Bailey was the right person to lead the side, considering his leadership experience. "We required a player with past leadership experience. The second and crucial aspect was to have a player who was guaranteed a place in the team for all matches. Within that group we would definitely like to utilise the experience of senior guys like Viru, who are bound to perform the role of mentors. But on the field Bailey will be the captain," the coach said. Bailey, who was picked up by the Chennai franchise, has played only four IPL matches and his last outing was in 2010 against Bangalore. He has led Australia in 24 T20I and has been part of 13 victories.
Lord Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Right decision but that also means he hogs one foreign spot.That means only 3 of Marsh/Miller/Maxwell/MJ can play. Hope he scores runs to justify that spot :kxip::cheer:
Forever Indian Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Right decision but that also means he hogs one foreign spot.That means only 3 of Marsh/Miller/Maxwell/MJ can play. Hope he scores runs to justify that spot :kxip::cheer: Miller and MJ are certainities, so its between Max and Marsh and I think Max will get in given he can bowl.
Lord Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Miller and MJ are certainities' date=' so its between Max and Marsh and I think Max will get in given he can bowl.[/quote'] I'm not sure Miller is a certainty.Its between Miller/Marsh and I think they might go with Marsh since hes been with us from the start and done well
Forever Indian Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Can't see Miller not being part of team after being the only foreign player retained - atleast for initial few matches.
G_B_ Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 LOL what if Maxwell sits on the bench for another edition.
Magneto Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Great news. One more reason to support this team. :two_thumbs_up:
Magneto Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Bench Marsh. No way can they bench Maxwell. They should bench Johnson when they play on absolute flattas, and unleash the batting beasts.
Lord Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Bench Marsh. No way can they bench Maxwell. why not?hes bits and pieces at best
Lord Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 Great news. One more reason to support this team. :two_thumbs_up:
Magneto Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 My ICF IPL team is also called 'Punjab XI' now since I have gotten the team from KXIP. :two_thumbs_up:
Lord Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 My ICF IPL team is also called 'Punjab XI' now since I have gotten the team from KXIP. :two_thumbs_up: I can pay you to change it:dance:
Magneto Posted March 17, 2014 Posted March 17, 2014 I can pay you to change it:dance: If you pay me 5 trillions, I will not call it Punjab XI.
PAA-G Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 Right decision but that also means he hogs one foreign spot.That means only 3 of Marsh/Miller/Maxwell/MJ can play. Hope he scores runs to justify that spot :kxip::cheer: i think you forgot thisaara perera in that list he might be chosen ahead of MJ if MJ not full fit.
Lord Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 i think you forgot thisaara perera in that list he might be chosen ahead of MJ if MJ not full fit. yeah but hes only available for half of IPL. Anyway I think MJ isnt fit.they will play all 4 foreign batsmen
Lord Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 rename the team to sehwags xi why?Bailey is captain:haha:
PAA-G Posted March 18, 2014 Posted March 18, 2014 Hopefully Sehwag scores some runs for u guys he was horrible for us last season barring an odd match agst. Vadapaaw waalas.
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