Ashwin And KXIP Have Decided To Part Ways Amicably: Ness Wadia

Ace Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is all set to part ways with Indian Premier League franchise Kings XI Punjab on amicable terms. Team co-owner Ness Wadia has confirmed the development, stating that the management has begun searching for the ‘best fit’. According to media reports, opener KL Rahul is expected to play the captain’s role after the off-spinner’s departure. “We (Ashwin and KXIP) have amicably come to a conclusion that we should part ways and now we are trying to get the best fit, best solution for everyone. We are talking to a few teams to see where the best fit is and the best value comes for both Ashwin and ourselves. We want the best deal for everyone,” said Wadia. “I know there is a lot of speculation but we are still talking. Ashwin is a very good, versatile player. Any team would love to have him. We are talking to a few different teams (including Delhi) and as soon as we are clear, we will announce it,” he added. Ashwin's migration to Delhi Capitals has reportedly been completed and the announcement will be made before the IPL transfer window closes on November 14. Under Ashwin's leadership, KXIP showed some promising performance in the first half of the past two seasons before losing momentum in the second half. They finished seventh in 2018 and sixth in 2019. KXIP reached the semifinals in the inaugural IPL edition in 2008 before making the playoffs just once in 2014 when they finished runners-up. Now with the legendary Kumble on board, the franchise is aiming to end its title drought.