It’s not too long that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will have to click the refresh button and build a team for the future. The average age of the side is quite high, and it is quite difficult for most of the players to pull through for a few more seasons. Amongst the first line of players for whom replacements should be found, Shane Watson will surely find a place.

He might have been a wonderful player for several years now. But he is already 38 years old and has had issues with both his form and fitness. It remains an uncertainty even if he’d play the upcoming season. Moreover, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/instagram-where-are-you-shane-watson-lashes-out-at-social-media-platform-after-his-account-gets-hacked/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Australian</a> struggled to put bat to ball in IPL 2019 until the final.

Thus, CSK will have to start identifying alternatives for him soon even though he is available for the upcoming season just to be on the safer side. If such a situation arises, here are the possible alternatives who can replace such a prolific player such as him up to a certain extent.

Five players who can replace Shane Watson in CSK:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-326092" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Reeza-Hendricks.jpg" alt="Reeza Hendricks" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-326092" class="wp-caption-text">Reeza Hendricks. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

In the T20 format, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Africa’s</a> Reeza Hendricks is one of the finest talents. The 30-year-old has got a good amount of experience in the shortest format of the game and has impressed everyone with his play. He could be one of the possible alternatives to replace Shane Watson in the CSK set-up.

While he might not be as aggressive a player as Shane Watson, Reeza is quite consistent more often than not and gets his team off to good starts. He is a quality player of spin bowling as well and might be a good option for the subcontinent conditions.

In his career thus far, Reeza Hendricks has played 119 games and scored over 3000 runs. His average that is close to 36 combined with a strike rate of 124 is decent enough. CSK can look to get him at a bargain price in the upcoming auction and see what he has to offer for them.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-316452" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell.jpg" alt="Glenn Maxwell" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-316452" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Maxwell. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Australia’s all-rounder <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-teams-that-should-bid-for-glenn-maxwell-in-ipl-2020-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glenn Maxwell</a> opted out of the entire IPL 2019 season keeping the World Cup 2019 in mind. However, he is almost a certainty to be back at the auction table for the upcoming edition of the league. The talent that Glenn Maxwell needs no introduction.

At this stage of his career, he also seems to be a lot more sensible about his game. He clearly understands different situations better and knows his limitations. Moreover, he is a handy off-spinner and someone like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/2999507696746598/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MS Dhoni</a> loves his part-time spinners in tough situations.

Glenn Maxwell could be a potential candidate CSK could look to buy at the upcoming auction. He is a lightening fielder and is an absolute game-changer. CSK can try him at the top of the order, even if it is to open the innings, so that he can make the best use of the powerplay and unleash his full potential. Irrespective of his performances, he will surely get the backing which is an added advantage.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-348264" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brandon-King.jpg" alt="Brandon King" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-348264" class="wp-caption-text">Brandon King. (Photo by Ashley Allen &#8211; CPL T20/CPL T20 via Getty Images)</figcaption>

He might still be in the early days of his career, but <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/it-was-always-a-dream-to-represent-the-west-indies-brandon-king/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brandon King</a> is surely a cricketer to look out for. Coming from Jamaica, he is a big hitter of the cricket ball and is capable of clearing any fence with ease like most of his mates. However, it is his temperament that stands out and is highly impressive.

Brandon is selective with his shots and doesn’t like to throw his wicket away. He is quite flexible and can bat at different positions in the batting line-up. By buying him, CSK can possibly bring back the Dwayne Smith flavour to their side at the top of the order.

Thus far, Brandon King has only played in 30 T20 games. He scored 763 runs at an average over 36 and at an impressive strike rate of 137. Recently, he even smashed a brilliant century in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/cpl-caribbean-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CPL 2019</a> and put on display his wonderful talent. He could be a great option for the team in the long run.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-357485" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_345809.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-357485" class="wp-caption-text">Aaron Finch of Australia (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)</figcaption>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Australia’s</a> limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch is another interesting name CSK can look at for replacing Shane Watson. The Victorian hasn’t had a great deal of success in the IPL over the years. In 75 games, he has mustered 1737 runs at an average of about 26.

However, he is great in the shortest format of the game when he dons the Australian colours. In 52 T20Is, he mustered 1671 runs an average of 137 and a brilliant strike rate of 156. Aaron Finch not only plays an aggressive game but also adapts to different situations really well.

He has got great leadership qualities as well and CSK could even identify him as a potential option to replace <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunil-gavaskar-wants-jsca-stadium-to-be-renamed-as-ms-dhoni-stadium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MS Dhoni</a> in the future. In the last few months, his game has really matured, and he has shown great sensibility. With the right kind of backing, he could be a wonderful player for the Super Kings.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-272669" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kusal-Perera.jpg" alt="Kusal Perera" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-272669" class="wp-caption-text">Kusal Perera celebrates his fifty. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Whenever Kusal Perera plays those short-arm jabs and cuts through the off-side, you will inexorably be reminded of the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya. He comes from the same school of thought and is a highly aggressive opener. He is known to have a penchant for the big runs and loves playing the long innings.

With so many big hitters around him, Kusal can buy some time and build on an innings if he plays for the CSK. If provided with the right direction and mentorship, he could be a lethal opener for the team. It’s been a while since Kusal has played in the IPL. He last represented the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/rr-rajasthan-royals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rajasthan Royals</a> in 2013 where he played a couple of games.

Six years down the line, he is a much better cricketer now and represents <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sri Lanka</a> across all the three formats. Moreover, he is a wicketkeeper as well. In case MS Dhoni decides to hang his boots any time soon, Kusal could turn up as the alternative behind the stumps.

It’s not too long that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will have to click the refresh button and build a team for the future. The average age of the side is quite high, and it is quite difficult for most of the players to pull through for a few more seasons. Amongst the first line of players for whom replacements should be found, Shane Watson will surely find a place.
He might have been a wonderful player for several years now. But he is already 38 years old and has had issues with both his form and fitness. It remains an uncertainty even if he’d play the upcoming season. Moreover, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/instagram-where-are-you-shane-watson-lashes-out-at-social-media-platform-after-his-account-gets-hacked/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Australian</a> struggled to put bat to ball in IPL 2019 until the final.
Thus, CSK will have to start identifying alternatives for him soon even though he is available for the upcoming season just to be on the safer side. If such a situation arises, here are the possible alternatives who can replace such a prolific player such as him up to a certain extent.
<h3>Five players who can replace Shane Watson in CSK:</h3>
<h3>1. Reeza Hendricks</h3>
<figure id="attachment_326092" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-326092" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-326092" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Reeza-Hendricks.jpg" alt="Reeza Hendricks" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-326092" class="wp-caption-text">Reeza Hendricks. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
In the T20 format, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Africa’s</a> Reeza Hendricks is one of the finest talents. The 30-year-old has got a good amount of experience in the shortest format of the game and has impressed everyone with his play. He could be one of the possible alternatives to replace Shane Watson in the CSK set-up.
While he might not be as aggressive a player as Shane Watson, Reeza is quite consistent more often than not and gets his team off to good starts. He is a quality player of spin bowling as well and might be a good option for the subcontinent conditions.
In his career thus far, Reeza Hendricks has played 119 games and scored over 3000 runs. His average that is close to 36 combined with a strike rate of 124 is decent enough. CSK can look to get him at a bargain price in the upcoming auction and see what he has to offer for them.
<h3>2. Glenn Maxwell</h3>
<figure id="attachment_316452" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-316452" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-316452" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell.jpg" alt="Glenn Maxwell" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-316452" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Maxwell. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Australia’s all-rounder <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-teams-that-should-bid-for-glenn-maxwell-in-ipl-2020-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glenn Maxwell</a> opted out of the entire IPL 2019 season keeping the World Cup 2019 in mind. However, he is almost a certainty to be back at the auction table for the upcoming edition of the league. The talent that Glenn Maxwell needs no introduction.
At this stage of his career, he also seems to be a lot more sensible about his game. He clearly understands different situations better and knows his limitations. Moreover, he is a handy off-spinner and someone like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/2999507696746598/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MS Dhoni</a> loves his part-time spinners in tough situations.
Glenn Maxwell could be a potential candidate CSK could look to buy at the upcoming auction. He is a lightening fielder and is an absolute game-changer. CSK can try him at the top of the order, even if it is to open the innings, so that he can make the best use of the powerplay and unleash his full potential. Irrespective of his performances, he will surely get the backing which is an added advantage.
<h3>3. Brandon King</h3>
<figure id="attachment_348264" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-348264" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-348264" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brandon-King.jpg" alt="Brandon King" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-348264" class="wp-caption-text">Brandon King. (Photo by Ashley Allen – CPL T20/CPL T20 via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
He might still be in the early days of his career, but <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/it-was-always-a-dream-to-represent-the-west-indies-brandon-king/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brandon King</a> is surely a cricketer to look out for. Coming from Jamaica, he is a big hitter of the cricket ball and is capable of clearing any fence with ease like most of his mates. However, it is his temperament that stands out and is highly impressive.
Brandon is selective with his shots and doesn’t like to throw his wicket away. He is quite flexible and can bat at different positions in the batting line-up. By buying him, CSK can possibly bring back the Dwayne Smith flavour to their side at the top of the order.
Thus far, Brandon King has only played in 30 T20 games. He scored 763 runs at an average over 36 and at an impressive strike rate of 137. Recently, he even smashed a brilliant century in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/cpl-caribbean-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CPL 2019</a> and put on display his wonderful talent. He could be a great option for the team in the long run.
<h3>4. Aaron Finch</h3>
<figure id="attachment_357485" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-357485" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-357485" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_345809.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-357485" class="wp-caption-text">Aaron Finch of Australia (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Australia’s</a> limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch is another interesting name CSK can look at for replacing Shane Watson. The Victorian hasn’t had a great deal of success in the IPL over the years. In 75 games, he has mustered 1737 runs at an average of about 26.
However, he is great in the shortest format of the game when he dons the Australian colours. In 52 T20Is, he mustered 1671 runs an average of 137 and a brilliant strike rate of 156. Aaron Finch not only plays an aggressive game but also adapts to different situations really well.
He has got great leadership qualities as well and CSK could even identify him as a potential option to replace <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunil-gavaskar-wants-jsca-stadium-to-be-renamed-as-ms-dhoni-stadium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MS Dhoni</a> in the future. In the last few months, his game has really matured, and he has shown great sensibility. With the right kind of backing, he could be a wonderful player for the Super Kings.
<h3>5. Kusal Perera</h3>
<figure id="attachment_272669" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-272669" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-272669" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kusal-Perera.jpg" alt="Kusal Perera" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-272669" class="wp-caption-text">Kusal Perera celebrates his fifty. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Whenever Kusal Perera plays those short-arm jabs and cuts through the off-side, you will inexorably be reminded of the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya. He comes from the same school of thought and is a highly aggressive opener. He is known to have a penchant for the big runs and loves playing the long innings.
With so many big hitters around him, Kusal can buy some time and build on an innings if he plays for the CSK. If provided with the right direction and mentorship, he could be a lethal opener for the team. It’s been a while since Kusal has played in the IPL. He last represented the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/rr-rajasthan-royals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rajasthan Royals</a> in 2013 where he played a couple of games.
Six years down the line, he is a much better cricketer now and represents <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sri Lanka</a> across all the three formats. Moreover, he is a wicketkeeper as well. In case MS Dhoni decides to hang his boots any time soon, Kusal could turn up as the alternative behind the stumps.

It’s not too long that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will have to click the refresh button and build a team for the future. The average age of the side is quite high, and it is quite difficult for most of the players to pull through for a few more seasons. Amongst the first line of players for whom replacements should be found, Shane Watson will surely find a place.
He might have been a wonderful player for several years now. But he is already 38 years old and has had issues with both his form and fitness. It remains an uncertainty even if he’d play the upcoming season. Moreover, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/instagram-where-are-you-shane-watson-lashes-out-at-social-media-platform-after-his-account-gets-hacked/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">the Australian</a> struggled to put bat to ball in IPL 2019 until the final.
Thus, CSK will have to start identifying alternatives for him soon even though he is available for the upcoming season just to be on the safer side. If such a situation arises, here are the possible alternatives who can replace such a prolific player such as him up to a certain extent.
<h3>Five players who can replace Shane Watson in CSK:</h3>
<h3>1. Reeza Hendricks</h3>
<figure id="attachment_326092" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-326092" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-326092" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Reeza-Hendricks.jpg" alt="Reeza Hendricks" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-326092" class="wp-caption-text">Reeza Hendricks. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
In the T20 format, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">South Africa’s</a> Reeza Hendricks is one of the finest talents. The 30-year-old has got a good amount of experience in the shortest format of the game and has impressed everyone with his play. He could be one of the possible alternatives to replace Shane Watson in the CSK set-up.
While he might not be as aggressive a player as Shane Watson, Reeza is quite consistent more often than not and gets his team off to good starts. He is a quality player of spin bowling as well and might be a good option for the subcontinent conditions.
In his career thus far, Reeza Hendricks has played 119 games and scored over 3000 runs. His average that is close to 36 combined with a strike rate of 124 is decent enough. CSK can look to get him at a bargain price in the upcoming auction and see what he has to offer for them.
<h3>2. Glenn Maxwell</h3>
<figure id="attachment_316452" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-316452" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-316452" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Maxwell.jpg" alt="Glenn Maxwell" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-316452" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Maxwell. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Australia’s all-rounder <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/3-teams-that-should-bid-for-glenn-maxwell-in-ipl-2020-auction/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glenn Maxwell</a> opted out of the entire IPL 2019 season keeping the World Cup 2019 in mind. However, he is almost a certainty to be back at the auction table for the upcoming edition of the league. The talent that Glenn Maxwell needs no introduction.
At this stage of his career, he also seems to be a lot more sensible about his game. He clearly understands different situations better and knows his limitations. Moreover, he is a handy off-spinner and someone like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/2999507696746598/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MS Dhoni</a> loves his part-time spinners in tough situations.
Glenn Maxwell could be a potential candidate CSK could look to buy at the upcoming auction. He is a lightening fielder and is an absolute game-changer. CSK can try him at the top of the order, even if it is to open the innings, so that he can make the best use of the powerplay and unleash his full potential. Irrespective of his performances, he will surely get the backing which is an added advantage.
<h3>3. Brandon King</h3>
<figure id="attachment_348264" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-348264" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-348264" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Brandon-King.jpg" alt="Brandon King" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-348264" class="wp-caption-text">Brandon King. (Photo by Ashley Allen &#8211; CPL T20/CPL T20 via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
He might still be in the early days of his career, but <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/it-was-always-a-dream-to-represent-the-west-indies-brandon-king/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brandon King</a> is surely a cricketer to look out for. Coming from Jamaica, he is a big hitter of the cricket ball and is capable of clearing any fence with ease like most of his mates. However, it is his temperament that stands out and is highly impressive.
Brandon is selective with his shots and doesn’t like to throw his wicket away. He is quite flexible and can bat at different positions in the batting line-up. By buying him, CSK can possibly bring back the Dwayne Smith flavour to their side at the top of the order.
Thus far, Brandon King has only played in 30 T20 games. He scored 763 runs at an average over 36 and at an impressive strike rate of 137. Recently, he even smashed a brilliant century in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/cpl-caribbean-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CPL 2019</a> and put on display his wonderful talent. He could be a great option for the team in the long run.
<h3>4. Aaron Finch</h3>
<figure id="attachment_357485" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-357485" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-357485" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_345809.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-357485" class="wp-caption-text">Aaron Finch of Australia (Photo by Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/australia/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Australia’s</a> limited-overs skipper Aaron Finch is another interesting name CSK can look at for replacing Shane Watson. The Victorian hasn’t had a great deal of success in the IPL over the years. In 75 games, he has mustered 1737 runs at an average of about 26.
However, he is great in the shortest format of the game when he dons the Australian colours. In 52 T20Is, he mustered 1671 runs an average of 137 and a brilliant strike rate of 156. Aaron Finch not only plays an aggressive game but also adapts to different situations really well.
He has got great leadership qualities as well and CSK could even identify him as a potential option to replace <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/sunil-gavaskar-wants-jsca-stadium-to-be-renamed-as-ms-dhoni-stadium/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MS Dhoni</a> in the future. In the last few months, his game has really matured, and he has shown great sensibility. With the right kind of backing, he could be a wonderful player for the Super Kings.
<h3>5. Kusal Perera</h3>
<figure id="attachment_272669" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-272669" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-272669" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kusal-Perera.jpg" alt="Kusal Perera" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-272669" class="wp-caption-text">Kusal Perera celebrates his fifty. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Whenever Kusal Perera plays those short-arm jabs and cuts through the off-side, you will inexorably be reminded of the legendary Sanath Jayasuriya. He comes from the same school of thought and is a highly aggressive opener. He is known to have a penchant for the big runs and loves playing the long innings.
With so many big hitters around him, Kusal can buy some time and build on an innings if he plays for the CSK. If provided with the right direction and mentorship, he could be a lethal opener for the team. It’s been a while since Kusal has played in the IPL. He last represented the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/rr-rajasthan-royals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rajasthan Royals</a> in 2013 where he played a couple of games.
Six years down the line, he is a much better cricketer now and represents <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sri Lanka</a> across all the three formats. Moreover, he is a wicketkeeper as well. In case MS Dhoni decides to hang his boots any time soon, Kusal could turn up as the alternative behind the stumps.

Shane Watson is arguably one of the greatest limited-overs cricketers and is hard to replace.

5 Cricketers who can replace Shane Watson in Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

In case Shane Watson doesn't continue to play the Indian Premier League for CSK, here are five possible options who can replace him.