Here is how Ashwin's new teammates reacted to the news of his captaincy

It was announced that Ravichandran Ashwin will be captaining the Kings XI Punjab this Indian Premier league (IPL) season. In a press release by KXIP, it was said, "Ashwin is a master strategist and keen reader of the game and will undoubtedly bring his vast array of experience into play while leading the Kings. He is no stranger to VIVO IPL glory either. He has been a part of the IPL winning team twice in the past, and this season he will be hungrier than ever to add a third title to that list."  The team and his teammates took to Twitter to express their excitement over the news. 

We have a new #KingOfTheNorth! Sheron, give a big welcome to the Protector of the Realm! Our new captain, @ashwinravi99! #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi pic.twitter.com/pKyHeTvCls

— Kings XI Punjab (@lionsdenkxip) February 26, 2018

And so, as expected, and rightly, @ashwinravi99 is appointed captain of @lionsdenkxip. #IPL2018. Has a job on his hands but will relish the challenge.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 26, 2018

Looking forward to @ashwinravi99 leading the way for @lionsdenkxip in the @IPL this year. Going to be great fun.🤙🏾👳🏾‍♀️#KingOfNorth #LivePunjabiPlayPunjabi https://t.co/ZkurDRPN8P

— K L Rahul (@klrahul11) February 26, 2018

Very excited to be playing under @ashwinravi99 in the IPL this season! Can’t wait to get started with @lionsdenkxip

— Aaron Finch (@AaronFinch5) February 26, 2018