3 Teams that can pick Suresh Raina if CSK releases him ahead of IPL 2021 auction

2. Kings XI Punjab

The franchise from Punjab was being led by KL Rahul in the IPL 2020. This was the first time he was captaining any IPL team and he did quite a good job as he led from the front. He was the highest run-scorer in the tournament, having scored 670 runs. His batting performance was top-notch but wasn’t really enough to help his side into the playoffs. 

Punjab was stuck at the sixth position having won only six of their 14 matches. It was a disappointing season for the Kings XI franchise, who along with Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore are the only three franchises that haven’t lifted the title even once. 

As their search for the maiden title win continues, the Kings XI might want to add to their batting arsenal, especially by packing with quality Indian batsmen. Raina will surely add experience to their line-up and also can act as a senior pro guiding Rahul in key decisions during the tournament.

Something which many experts had complained about Rahul’s composure as a captain was that he sometimes didn’t get all the decisions right during the pressure times. This is one area where Raina can come in handy for the side, as he has a huge experience of playing in high-pressure T20 matches.