Aakash Chopra, the former Indian cricketer and expert commentator, believes that Shreyas Iyer could be a great captain for KKR or RCB. He is known for his excellent leadership skills and can make good decisions under pressure. Read more Rajkotupdates.News : Akash Chopra Says Shreyas Iyer Could Be A Captain For Kkr Or Rcb
Iyer is also a great fielder. He had an impressive domestic season and can lead the batting lineup well.
The Most Expensive Player Will Be Shreyas Iyer
KKR have an exciting team with the likes of Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, and Shreyas Iyer in their lineup. But if they lose captain Iyer to back spasms, it will be tough for them to work their magic.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra dropped a hint that the Royal Challengers Bangalore have kept aside Rs 20 crore for Iyer in the upcoming IPL mega auction. He also spoke highly about their wicket-keeping options with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Narayan Jagadeesan, and Litton Das on board.
Iyer will be the most expensive player in the auction and he could be a potential captain for either KKR or RCB. However, Chopra doesn’t think Punjab would go after him as they have skipper Rishabh Pant in their side. Besides Iyer, Kagiso Rabada, Quinton de Kock, and David Warner are the other marquee players in the auction. They are expected to draw big bids as well. RCB will kick-off their IPL campaign against Punjab Kings on April 1. They finished seventh in the previous edition of the competition.
He Could Be A Captain For Kkr Or Rcb
As the mega auction for IPL 2023 nears, former cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra believes that Shreyas Iyer could be the most expensive player. The Delhi Capitals batsman is a marquee player, and is expected to attract high bids from teams who want him as their captain.
With Iyer likely to miss the rest of the tournament due to a back injury, KKR will need to find a replacement for their skipper. The team suffered a blow when Iyer was ruled out of the ODI series against Australia, and surgery might be required.
KKR are currently considering Sunil Narine and India batsman Nitish Rana for the role. Both of them have played for the franchise for a long time and have leadership experience. In addition, Rana has captained Delhi in domestic cricket and is a mainstay for the team. Therefore, he could be the best option for KKR to replace Iyer. Moreover, he also has the ability to guide the young players in the squad.
He Is The Backbone Of The Other Batting Lineup
Shreyas Iyer has been the backbone of the batting lineup for India in the longest format of the game. The 28-year-old made a remarkable comeback in ODIs last year and amassed 724 runs for the Men in Blue. He was also the first Indian batsman to feature in every match in the series against New Zealand.
The middle-order batter is a key part of the KKR team and is set to be a marquee player for the 2022 edition of IPL. The franchise is looking to bid for players like Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Pat Cummins, Quinton de Kock, Shikhar Dhawan, Faf du Plessis, Mohammed Shami, and David Warner in the mega auction.
However, Iyer is suffering from a back injury and could miss the start of the season. Iyer is reportedly undergoing treatment at a Mumbai-based hospital and has consulted a spine surgeon for a second opinion. The batter has been advised to rest and wait for the pain to subside before starting with strength and mobility training.
He Is A Pure Batting Option
The upcoming mega auction ahead of the IPL 2022 will see a host of big-name players go under the hammer. The marquee list includes Ravichandran Ashwin, Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan and Mohammed Shami.
Iyer was instrumental in guiding Delhi Capitals to their maiden IPL final in 2020. However, the recurring back issues have put him out of contention for this season. As such, he could be a big-money buy for KKR and RCB.
Iyer is a pure batting option with excellent game awareness and he has the ability to bat at No. 3. His only area of concern is against the short ball but he can work on that aspect of his game. He also has the swag that a captain needs. Irfan Pathan heaped praise on him after he scored a quick-fire 57 off 29 balls in the first T20I against Sri Lanka. It was a knock that was a pure delight to watch.
