The excitement around the Indian Premier League (IPL) is at its peak, and the news of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer’s injury has left the team management in a tight spot. With the start of IPL just around the corner, the KKR team is searching for a new captain, and one name that stands out is that of Shakib Al Hasan.
Shakib Al Hasan, the all-rounder from Bangladesh, was picked by the KKR team this year for INR 1.5 crores. The team management is now considering him as a possible replacement for Shreyas Iyer, who is likely to miss some matches for KKR and Team India due to his back injury.
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The KKR management may find it easy to choose Shakib as the captain as he has already proven his leadership skills in the past. Under his captaincy, the Bangladesh team defeated the World Cup-winning team England in the T20 series played between the two countries. Shakib has also shown his prowess as a player, performing well in all departments of the game.
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The IPL 2023 season is a crucial one for the KKR team. Their performance in the last season was not up to the mark, and the team was eliminated in the league stage itself. In 14 matches, the team could only win 6 and ended up in seventh place on the points table. With a new season around the corner, the KKR team will be looking to turn things around and make a mark in the tournament.
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With Shakib’s experience and skills, he could prove to be a valuable asset for the KKR team as captain. It remains to be seen if he will get the nod from the team management, but one thing is for sure – IPL 2023 is going to be an exciting season for cricket fans around the world.