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IPL 2016: Miller gets the boot for KXIP's poor run, Vijay appointed new captain

Kings XI Punjab in a desperate attempt to turn their campaign around have replaced David Miller with Murali Vijay as the captain.

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Under-performing Indian Premier League (IPL) side Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) have dropped David Miller as captain for the remaining part of the season and appointed Indian Test opener Murali Vijay in his place.

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The decision came after the 2014 finalists lost five of their first six games with Miller making 76 runs in six innings at a strike-rate of 129.

"David Miller continues to be an integral part of the team and is a very strong player of the squad," Kings XI Punjab said in a statement on Saturday.

Miller, who had replaced Australian George Bailey as the captain, didn't possess any significant experience in that field. In South African domestic cricket, he had only led KwaZulu Natal in three Africa T20 Cup games in 2015-16 and their Under-19 side once in 2007-08. 

Vijay also does not have much captaincy experience. He has led Tamil Nadu in only 13 matches between 2009 and 2011. He has scored 143 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 113.50 in IPL 9.

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