Punjab Kings captain KL Rahul on Thursday looked confident that the new name of the team will bring good fortune for his side in the upcoming edition of the cash rich Indian Premier League (IPL).
Earlier, the Punjab-based franchise has announced that it was changing its name from Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday and unveiled a new logo as well.
“I liked the name Kings XI but the team is a lot more than just 11 players. We are supposed to be like a family, supposed to feel like a family, supposed to feel like a whole unit. I am quite confident that the change in name will bring us good fortune this year,” said Rahul in a video tweeted by Punjab Kings..
Meanhiwle, veteran batsman Chris Gayle also echoed his skipper, saying said that the it’s good to have a change.
“Absolutely, I love it. Sometimes, it’s good to have a change as well. I like what KL said. It’s not about the 11 players. It’s going to get everyone more involved. Punjab Kings is the way to go,” Gayle said.