IPL 2017: Glenn Maxwell appointed as Kings XI Punjab captain

Australian fierce all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has recently been appointed as the captain of the Kings XI Punjab team for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2017 edition

Australian fierce all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has recently been appointed as the captain of the Kings XI Punjab team for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2017 edition.

Glenn Maxwell will replace Indian cricketer Murali Vijay to lead KXIP for the upcoming IPL season.

Murali Vijay had replaced David Miller during IPL 9 edition. Kings XI Punjab took to social networking website Twitter to make the huge announcement.

With fireworks in his batting, bowling & fielding it's time to unleash the Captain in him.

The King of our Pride this season - @Gmaxi_32! pic.twitter.com/HkAEYtft9w

— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) March 9, 2017

Glenn Maxwell played a huge role in taking Kings XI Punjab to their maiden IPL final in 2014. He scored an impressive 552 runs in 16 matches.

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