IPL 2017: Kings XI Punjab's journey from 2008 to 2017

IPL 2010-2011

Sangakkara had a torrid time as captain

IPL 2010: New skipper, no luck

Captain: Kumar Sangakkara

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Position: Last place

Ahead of IPL 3, Sangakkara was handed the skipper’s duties after Tom Moody felt Yuvraj Singh was not doing justice to the role. However, under the Sri Lankan’s captaincy, Punjab managed to win just four out of their 14 matches, even though Mahela Jayawardena enjoyed a good run with 439 runs from 13 matches, and finished with the ‘wooden spoon’ at the end of a dismal season.

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IPL 2011: A new look squad

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Captain: Adam Gilchrist

Position: 5^th

After a disappointing last place finish in the 2010 season, Kings XI decided to completely revamp the squad and fill the team with fresh talent. Adam Gilchrist was roped in and named the skipper while Shaun Marsh settled back at the top of the order.

While Marsh and Paul Valthathy enjoyed a good run with 504 and 463 runs respectively from 14 matches, Piyush Chawla’s expensive addition paid rich dividends as he complimented pacer, Ryan Harris, well, ending with 16 wickets. However, the efforts did not suffice and for the second consecutive season, KXIP failed to make it to the playoffs.