Adam Gilchrist is captain, coach of Kings XI Punjab

MUMBAI: IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab has announced the appointment of Adam Gilchrist as the Captain-cum-Coach for the fifth season scheduled to start on 4 April.

Gilchrist will bear the additional responsibility in his new role of mentoring as well as leading the team, both on and off the field.

Kings XI Punjab COO Col Arvinder Singh said, ?Adam is a natural leader involved in all aspects of running a successful campaign in the IPL. Hence, this is only a natural progression of his increased role within the franchisee. Appointing him as a coach-captain gives us an added advantage as he shall also be fully involved in all cricketing activities of the franchise outside of the IPL Season and hence have a major role in shaping the future of Kings XI Punjab team in the years to come."

Gilchrist will be assisted by assistant coach Vikram Rathore, physiotherapist Patrick Farhart, fielding coach Mike Young and bowling coach Joseph Henry Dawes.