Mohammad Kaif predicts LSG's 'Game changer' for IPL 2023: 'Give him a free hand to play'

IPL 2023: With just a few days left for 16th edition of Indian Premier League, each team has started to prepare for toughest T20 league in world. Each franchise is full of star players and ir teams would want m to perform when it is needed. Players like Sam Curran, Ben Stokes, and Nicholas Pooran would be one key players every cricketing fan would have re eyes on. 

West Indies batsman Nicholas Pooran this time will be featuring for Luckw Super Giants in Indian Premier League 2023 as he was bought by franchise at a whopping price of INR 16.00 crores. Pooran is an explosive wicketkeeper-batsman and has capability to change match on his day. Though West Indies cricketer has t been able to perform on his price and name in last few seasons.

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif feels that Nicholas Pooran can be a game-changer for Luckw Super Giants in IPL 2023 if he is given a free hand by team manment. 

Kaif said: 'Gautam Gambhir and KL Rahul should give Pooran a free hand'

Speaking to Star Sports Mohammad Kaif said, "I feel Gautam Gambhir and KL Rahul should give Pooran a free hand to play because a player like this cant be pushed beyond a limit. You also cant expect m to win you every match."

"You can set proper expectations with him, like if he is here to play 14-15 league matches, and if he makes Luckw win 4-5 games, it's sufficient. Every time a player like Pooran loses his wicket, we think he didn't do well. But a power-hitter like Pooran requires mentoring, be supportive with gestures like an arm around shoulder and motivate m to bring ir natural game to next match", Kaif said. 

Nicholas Pooran has scored 912 runs at an aver of 26.06 in 47 matches and has only scored four fifties. West Indies batsman played for Sunrisers Hyderabad last season.

16th edition of Indian Premier League will begin on March 31, 2023, with first match of tournament to be scheduled to be played between reigning champions Gujarat Giants and four-time champions Chennai Super Kings.