IPL 2020: Looking forward to being part of a winning IPL team, says KXIP batsman Mayank Agarwal

Kings XI Punjab batsman Mayank Agarwal has said that he is looking forward to being part of a winning IPL team in the 2020 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Agarwal is looking forward to overcoming his inconsistencies by putting in a better performance in IPL 2020 for KXIP.

“I’ve been scoring runs at different levels, but the fact remains I haven’t had a breakthrough IPL season yet [in ten years now], so I’m looking forward to correcting that. Also, I’m looking forward to being part of a winning IPL team. I came close in 2017 [with Rising Pune Supergiant],” Mayank Agarwal was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

IPL 2020 will also be India star KL Rahul’s first IPL season as captain of the Kings XI Punjab and his old friend Mayank is excited for him. Mayank said that he and Rahul have played under Anil Kumble at RCB and this will help them in the upcoming season.

“KL [Rahul] and I started together, played India Under-19 together, we’ve opened in Tests. We’ve been part of a World Cup team. This is his first time as captain, and I’m excited for him. We’ve both played under Anil [Kumble] Bhai at RCB. As a coach, Anil bhai has been meticulous in his planning and has given us specific roles. When someone gives you clarity to the extent he has, it gives you a clear picture of where you stand and what you should do to get to the next level,” Agarwal added.

Agarwal also went on to state that the team atmosphere in Kings XI Punjab is relaxed due to the presence of players like KL Rahul, Chris Gayle and Glenn Maxwell.

“We’re a fun group of players at Kings XI. [Chris] Gayle, KL, [Nicholas] Pooran, [Glenn] Maxwell – all of them love to express themselves on the field,” Agarwal further said.