The reigning champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), had a fruitful time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. They grabbed Venkatesh Iyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Quinton de Kock, Ajinkya Rahane, and many other players and made a good team out of it. The defending champions will be looking forward to having a blast in the upcoming season of the IPL. Meanwhile, the only concern for the team is the captain. They don’t have that part sorted yet. However, before the start of the IPL, they will surely conclude it. When it comes to the opening part, Sunil Narine is a must because he has performed well in the previous season. The franchise needs to get him a partner who can smash the bowlers along with him.
Here are the three players who can open with Sunil Narine in the IPL:
Quinton de Kock
South African wicket-keeper batter Quinton de Kock is one the best players in the team. He has ample experience in the sport and has played for many franchises before coming to KKR. When he was with the Lucknow Super Giants, he was an opener and had given his best for the team. Hence, he can be a good opening partner for Sunil Narine.
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Gurbaz played with KKR in the previous season and opened with Narine in a few games. He complimented well with the batter, and the right-left combination helped them trouble the opponents. This time, too, KKR can go with the classic opening pair. Plus, Gurbaaz is in great form, which is an added advantage.
Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is another lefty batter who has played with Narine and was a terrific pair. They used to attack from both ends, making it difficult for the bowlers in the tournament. KKR can try out the old pair once again to see how it goes this time.
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