Adam Gilchrist had assumed the role of a mentor and captain in the last season but Kings XI will miss him this time, with the wicketkeeper-batsman skipping the IPL to spend time with his family."He's not here with us, we would have been happy to have him but he said he will not be available. He's such a nice guy, I remember Mandeep was warming the benches for KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) but Gilly gave him a chance. It was Gilly who spotted him in the nets and asked him to go and play and Mandeep then produced some really good knocks. Gilly also supported Paul (Valthaty)."