5 Trades that can do wonders ahead of IPL 2021

5) Karun Nair – Rajasthan Royals

Kings XI Punjab’s first run under the leadership of KL Rahul turned out to be a roller-coaster ride. Although the team played an exciting brand of cricket, they didn’t get the desired results. However, the team shouldn’t be worried too much as they have figured out a few winning combinations which will keep them in good space ahead of the next season.

Probably they might need a little more pace in their bowling attack. For that, the franchise can trade an underutilised player like Karun Nair for an out-and-out fast-bowler. The right-hander has not been in Punjab’s scheme of things for some time now. He has only played five games in the last two seasons. Therefore, it is quite obvious that Karun’s IPL career needs a reboot.

He should consider moving to a team where he can get more chances to showcase his skills. And what better place than Rajasthan with whom he has played a couple of seasons in the initial phase of his IPL career. At the time, Karun scored close to 350 runs while opening the innings for them.

Hence now, it might work wonders for him and as well as for the Royals if he replaces the ageing Robin Uthappa in the side. In return, RR can give away Oshane Thomas as he will find it difficult to get regular opportunities in the pink jersey. Punjab can use Oshane in place of Sheldon Cottrell, who is most likely to be released before the IPL 2021.