KINGS XI PUNJAB is set to play their season 11 home matches at both Mohali as well as Indore. While Mohali will continue to be their principle home venue, Indore will remain their second choice.
In August, last year, the Punjab franchise had requested the BCCI to allow them to shift from Mohali because of a lack of support from the PCA and the local authorities. KXIP also complained that a lack of fans had resulted in low revenue. As reported by Indian Express, KXIP CEO Satish Menon stated,
“We wanted to shift our base from Mohali but the main issue regarding the security has been resolved between the government and the Punjab Cricket Association. We are happy to be play in Mohali as there is different energy there.”
He also divulged that the franchise will play four matches in Mohali and the remaining three in Indore.
“We will be playing four games in Mohali and the remaining three in Indore. It has been a good venue for us, and the response has been great as we have seen packed houses last year.”
Earlier last week, the franchise had confirmed the retention of only one player – Axar Patel.