5 players KXIP can target to fill their overseas slots in IPL 2021 auction
Double super overs, consecutive wins, and many more exciting moments enabled Punjab to become the most entertaining team of the last season.
1. Aaron Finch
The last season of the Indian Premier League was a horrible one for Glenn Maxwell. Of the 106 balls he faced, he managed to score only 108 runs! Yes, you have read that right! The Australian all-rounder’s performance hampered Kings XI Punjab’s chances as they were not able to gain from his presence. Last year, he was more useful with the ball as he had an economy rate of 8.04, which is quite good for a spinner in this format.
Most of the franchise might look for a consistent player. Well, Maxwell was not consistent for Punjab and hence, they have released him ahead of the 2021 IPL auction. This leaves a big void in the squad as the ‘Big Show’ was one of the most impactful players for the men in pink over the years. If Maxwell goes big this year, the Punjab management might regret their decision!
To fill the void left by Maxwell, the Punjab management should look forward to including Aaron Finch in their squad. The Australian limited-overs captain is one of the most prolific strikers of the cricket ball. In the T20Is, he has a strike rate of 154.05 with the highest score of 172. Under his leadership, Australian cricket made an impact in the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup by reaching the semi-finals. Finch’s presence might help KL Rahul during tough decisions too! Therefore, Finch is the perfect replacement for Maxwell!
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