IPL Auction 2020: 3 overseas players who could be released by KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are only third team to have won Indian Premier League (IPL) title at least twice since its inception in 2008. KKR had won its first-ever IPL title in year 2012 under captaincy of Gautam Gambhir and followed it once again in year 2014 as y claimed ir 2nd title. y have t been able to replicate ir heroics in next five editions.

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Dinesh Karthik-led side did t perform to ir potential last year as y finished in  5th position on points table with just 12 points from 14 fixtures. KKR mand to win mere 6 games in IPL 2019 despite having a star-studded squad. re were a few players who did t live up to ir names which ultimately led to team’s exit from tournament. KKR will look to make some changes in ir team ahead of IPL auction. 

Let us have a look at three overseas players who could be released by KKR:

3. Harrey Gurney:

Matches: 8, Wickets: 7, Ecomy Rate: 8.81

Kolkata Knight Riders bought English left-arm pacer Harry Gurney for a reported 75 Lakhs INR. However, Englishman could t solve woes of Kolkata pace bowling attack as he finished season with just seven wickets to his name. ttingham-based bowler conceded 238 runs in season and had an expensive ecomy rate of 8.81 RPO. With Gurney blocking a crucial overseas spot in squad, KKR may to release him and buy an experienced left-arm pacer in auction. y can buy Mitchell Starc once again or even put ir money on West Indian pacer Sheldon Cottrell to replace Harry Gurney in team who have what it takes to bowl on Indian tracks.

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2. Lockie Ferguson:

Matches: 5, Wickets: 2, Ecomy Rate: 10.76

 tall speedster from New Zealand was bought by KKR primarily because of his ability to consistently bowl over 145 km/h. However, in five matches he played for m this season, he bowled poorly at a whopping aver of over 91 and a much poorer ecomy of 10.76 RPO. Ferguson leaked runs against oppositions with new ball and has also struggled in death overs, leaking runs aplenty. All in all, with only four overseas players allowed in a team, it would be too high a risk to keep him in side for ar season.

1. Carlos Brathwaite:

Matches: 8, Runs: 11, Batting Aver: 5.50, Wickets: 0, Ecomy Rate: 8.81

A lot was expected from West Indies all-rounder after his exploits in ICC T20 World Cup final. He has been with KKR for four years w but has t mand to produce kind of innings he is kwn for. In IPL 2019, he played only two matches and failed to make a mark as he could only score 11 runs at a dismal aver of 5.50. His bowling was under par as well as he could t pick up a wicket and gave runs at 9.66 RPO. KKR will look to rope in a batting all-rounder like Corey Anderson or James Neesham who could be handy both with bat and ball.

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