IPL 2018: How Kings XI Punjab could line up for their opener

Bowlers (Ravi Ashwin, Andrew Tye, Mohit Sharma and Ankit Rajpoot)

This IPL is going to be very important for Ravichandran Ashwin. He has been away from India's limited overs side for quite a while now and along with the responsibility of captaincy, he would want to make a solid comeback as an able limited overs bowler. Ashwin certainly has the qualities of becoming a good leader, as he is said to be one of the most intelligent and level-headed cricketers.

The Master of knuckle-balls, Andrew Tye is going to be the key to Punjab's death bowling. The shrewd Australian is said to be a T20 specialist bowler and has been performing excellently in various T20 leagues, including the IPL 2017.

Mohit Sharma brings experience to the bowling attack. Ha has great variations, which can be very effective in the death overs. Punjab's death bowling looks in good hands, with Mohit-Tye duo forming a formidable pair.

The young medium pacer Ankit Rajpoot is likely to get a nod in the XI. He has showcased his talent at the domestic level but has not received many opportunities in the IPL yet.