Punjab Kings announced that their home matches for the coming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will shift to the newly-developed Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali. The stadium, which has hosted domestic matches for the last couple of years, comprises all the modern facilities and top-class infrastructure and can host a capacity of 33,000 fans.

The Mullanpur stadium also has a well-equipped herringbone drainage system, which helps in the removal of water within 25-30 minutes after the rain stops. Instead of using traditional soil, the ground is made of sand, which is difficult to maintain but provides good stability. It is equipped with two international-standard dressing rooms having facilities for steam, sauna, and ice bath, while a world-class gym has also been set up at this complex.

The stadium will officially be inaugurated when the Punjab Kings begin their campaign against the Delhi Capitals on 23rd March. The franchise will also look to put its best foot forward in the upcoming season of the IPL after finishing at the eighth spot in the 10-team tournament. The franchise will look to turn their new home into a fortress.

Punjab Kings squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.