The IPL franchise announced that it was changing its name from Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday and unveiled a new logo as well.
While England have stuck to a rotation policy for their teams, their top players are not expected to get any rest during the 2021 IPL.
In a 48-second video shared by the Indian all-rounder, a yesteryear's young Hardik could be seen talking of his aspiration of representing India along with his brother Krunal.
Ahead of the IPL 2021 auction, let's take a brief look at what all are the requirements for the franchises.
ECB had decided that all the multi-format players, especially the likes of Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali will be rotated during the twin tour of Sri Lanka and India.
DC finished runners-up in the last edition and would like to do one better with a good bench strength this year
Out of the 292 players, a maximum of only 61 players will ultimately earn an IPL contract.
The Punjab side has been a part of the Indian Premier League since its inaugural season in 2008
A total of 292 players have been enlisted for the shortened auctions -- 164 of them Indian and 125 overseas.
The IPL is likely to start in the second week of April and its knock-out matches may happen in early June.
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