R Ashwin

Kings XI Punjab

Delhi Capitals

Chalo Dilli

Ajinkya Rahane

There seems to be no end to’s woes. The ace spinner was dropped from the India Test XI for the ongoing match against West Indies in Antigua and now there is a fresh development about which he will not be too happy.The veteran spinner will not only his captaincy in the IPL team,, but also lose his place in the Mohali side. Mirror has leant that KXIP are negotiating with a couple of teams to trade him. The deal is likely to be closed in a week’s time when the franchise board meets.IPL and franchise insiders have revealed to this paper thathave expressed interest to take the 32-year-old 65-Test veteran but it is not still known if there will be a trade or a direct purchase. Also, on the KXIP table is a trade offer with Rajasthan Royals who want to swap him for Krishnappa Gowtham.It is unlikely, Ashwin will immediately lose financially – he was bought for Rs 7.6 Crores in 2018 auction – but he is not assured of captaincy. Delhi have a young captain in Shreyas Iyer and should Rajasthan buy him, he will have to play under Steve Smith.Delhi think Ashwin will be lethal on the slow turner at the Kotla but they have still not managed to ink the deal. “A week more is needed to finish the process,” said a source in the know of the development. Delhi are also in negotiations with Rajasthan Royals forand it is also not a done deal yet.Ashwin played 28 matches for KXIP and had 25 wickets (overall 125 wickets in 139 IPL games) but his failure to take the side to the play-offs has become his undoing. The KXIP are planning to appoint KL Rahul as their skipper.Meanwhile, KXIP, who are without a coach following the exit of Mike Hesson, are in talks with a few Australians – chiefly George Bailey and Darren Lehmann. A couple of other Australian greats have also, reportedly, expressed interest. The decision is likely to be made in a few days.