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The Indian Premier League was established in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The Punjab-based franchise was acquired during the 2008 auction for approximately $76 million by a group of investors including Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, and Preity Zinta. | The Indian Premier League was established in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The Punjab-based franchise was acquired during the 2008 auction for approximately $76 million by a group of investors including Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, and Preity Zinta. | ||
Initially named Kings XI Punjab, the team represented multiple regions including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, and Kashmir. In 2010, the franchise faced a temporary suspension due to ownership-related issues but was later reinstated after legal clearance. In 2021, the franchise officially rebranded as Punjab Kings. | Initially named Kings XI Punjab, the team represented multiple regions including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, and Kashmir. In 2010, the franchise faced a temporary suspension due to ownership-related issues but was later reinstated after legal clearance. In 2021, the franchise officially rebranded as Punjab Kings.<ref>{{cite web |title=Punjab Kings strengthen team with 9 new buys at IPL 2021 auction |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/punjab-kings-strengthen-team-with-9-new-buys-at-ipl-2021-auction-121021900012_1.html |website=Business Standard |date=19 February 2021 |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab is now Punjab Kings |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-franchise-kings-xi-punjab-is-now-punjab-kings/articleshow/81054646.cms |website=The Times of India |date=17 February 2021 |access-date=17 January 2026}}</ref> | ||
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