3 Teams that can pick Chris Morris in IPL 2021 auction

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League was full of excitement and action. While the world turned around as there was uncertainty due to the pandemic, there was a sigh of relief for the cricket fans as competitive cricket made its return in July. The previous edition of the IPL was held from September to November and it was one of the most competitive seasons ever. 

For the very first time, the Chennai Super Kings failed to make it to the playoffs. Apart from that, the Capitals managed to sneak into the finals for the first time. Mumbai Indians were impressive throughout the tournament as they defended their title successfully. Also, for the very first time, the fans witnessed a double super over in cricket! Truly, 2020 was a surprising year.

Now, as the franchises have released the list of retained and released players, numerous names have surprised the fans. For India, IPL is a tournament that has been synonymous with festivals. One of the biggest names that have been released is Chris Morris and it looks like some teams would like to include him in their squad.

Here are three teams that can pick Chris Morris in the IPL 2021 auction:

3. Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals had an outstanding start during the 13th edition of the IPL. Their batsmen smashed the bowlers all over the ground and their fast bowling attack decimated the opposition. However, due to inconsistency, they found themselves at the bottom half of the table. The main reason for this is their lack of depth in batting, as there was no one to slog the ball after Jofra Archer. 

Another reason that affected the team’s performance is the unavailability of genuine all-rounders. Talking about Ben Stokes, the English all-rounder was not present during the start of the season. Therefore, after two consecutive victories, there was a series of poor performances as the batting lacked depth. But, for them, Chris Morris can be the best replacement. 

The lanky South-African allrounder can bowl during any stage of the innings. On his day, he can decimate any bowling attack as Morris is well known for his clean striking ability. Apart from that, he is an excellent fielder, which can help the Royals to find the perfect replacement for Smith. Therefore, Morris can be a great addition to the Rajasthan Royals!