IPL Auction 2020: 3 teams likely to bid the highest for KKR keeper-batsman Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa will be finding himself in auction pool this season after being released by Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of 19th December IPL Auction in Kolkata. Uthappa was bought by Knight Riders in 2014 and won Orange cap that season, as he helped his side to win  title. In 2018 Auction, franchise had bought him back through right-to-match card for a handsome price of 6.4 crores. However, right-hander was t at his best in IPL 2019, as he mand to score just one half-century for his 282 runs in 11 innings at an aver of 31.33.

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IPL Auction 2020

 auction for  Indian Premier League 2020 edition will be held on December 19, 2019, and will be played in months of April and May at various venues across India. All  eight teams have already come out with ir list of players whom y have retained, released or traded to or teams. 

Kolkata Knight Riders 

KKR has already made ir intentions clear for upcoming season by releasing its foreign players. likes of Chris Lynn, Carlos Brathwaite, Joe Denly, and South Africa pacer Anrich rtje are such examples. From Indian contingent, Piyush Chawla and Robin Uthappa are biggest casualties.

With Uthappa back in pool, we look at teams who could buy wicketkeeper-batsman for upcoming edition.

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Kings XI Punjab

With former India coach Anil Kumble taking reigns of team this season, Punjab side let go of several international stars for upcoming season, likes of David Miller, Moises Henriques, Sam Curran and Andrew Tye were let go by franchise. w with many slots opened up to bring in fresh recruits, Kumble could cash in his Karnataka connection with Robin Uthappa to rope in wicketkeeper-batsman for making  middle order more stable, something which has been a problem for side for all se years.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore

Virat Kohli-led side has always looked strong on paper, but ir performances on field have been really poor. Apart from skipper and AB de Villiers,  or players have contributed when team needed most especially during middle overs. Uthappa, who has previously played for side in 2009 and 2010 IPL seasons, could eir play perfect anchor role according to situation or attack when needed.

Rajasthan Royals

After trading Ajinkya Rahane to Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals will need an opener who can support Jos Buttler at top as well as provide team with more experience and leadership qualities. Uthappa looks to be perfect candidate, having opened innings for KKR previously. With middle order already stacked up with great talent, opening spot is likely option for right-hander.

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