5 Players who may captain the 9th team in the IPL 2021 season
They will target the players which will be released by the other franchise in the mega auction.
5. Suresh Raina
Also known as Mr IPL, Suresh Raina is one of the biggest names of IPL history. He is still the second-highest run-getter in the tournament despite not playing the last edition. Raina opted out of the 13th season citing personal reasons and CSK might part ways with him. If they do so, one of the ablest batsmen of IPL history will be available in the auction.
Apart from being a brilliant batsman, he is a reliable captain as well. Raina led India in some games in the absence of the regular skipper and he also led Gujarat Lions in 2016 and 2017. The team were the table-toppers in 2016 and Raina was lauded for his captaincy.
If the ninth IPL team opt to make him their skipper, he can be extremely valuable with both bat and his leadership skills. He has been a successful batsman at number three and if needed he can bat as a finisher as well. He retired from the international cricket in August but as he is just 34 years of age, he can be a part of the team for at least three more years.
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