IPL 2023: 5 Players who can replace Kyle Jamieson in CSK

Kyle Jamieson has been a proven performer in the international circuit. In Test cricket he has proved his mettle. The 28-year-old has claimed 72 scalps in 16 Test matches at an average of 19.45. He has fared well in the ODIs too, picking up 11 wickets in only eight games at a decent economy of 4.31. Chennai Super Kings, in a bid to bolster their bowling attack, signed Jamieson at the Indian Premier League(IPL) 2023 auction for INR 1 crore. Sadly, the ace pacer is unlikely to take part in the coming season due to his recurring back injury. Jamieson was out of action due to a back injury since June, hoping for a comeback to international cricket in the ongoing two-match-Test series against England. However, it was not meant to be. He will be undergoing back surgery and, as a consequence, would be sidelined for about four months. Therefore, the Kiwi pacer would not be seen in CSK colours in the 16th IPL edition. The Chennai franchise would now need to ponder over his replacement. There are some top-drawer players who might be on the radar of MS Dhoni & Co. to fill in Jamieson’s shoes. Here are five players who can replace Kyle Jamieson in CSK 5. Gerald Coetzee Gerald Coetzee. (Photo Source: Twitter) Gerald Coetzee is an up-and-coming talent in South Africa’s cricketing circles. He has featured in 12 List-A matches and bagged 20 wickets at an economy of 5.20. Talking about the shortest format, the 22-year-old has picked up 54 scalps in 38 matches at an economy of 7.83. CSK’s SA20-owned franchise, Joburg Super Kings liked what they saw in the youngster and drafted him into their side for the inaugural season of South Africa’s T20 League. Coetzee repaid the faith of the franchise and wreaked havoc with the ball in the T20 extravaganza. The right-arm pacer featured in nine games in the tournament and bagged 17 wickets at an economy of 8.07. Given Coetzee was sensational in SA20 2023, the Chennai franchise could look to add him to their arsenal for the upcoming IPL edition. 4. Riley Meredith Riley Meredith. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) Riley Meredith has been a consistent performer in the T20 circuit. The 26-year-old has featured in 77 T20 games and bagged 100 wickets at an economy of 8.33. The Australian pacer has also shown glimpses of brilliance in the cash-rich league, claiming12 scalps in 13 matches at an economy of 9.00. Meredith set the 2022-23 season of the Big Bash League on fire with his exceptional performances. He clocked speeds of over 140 kmph on a consistent basis and rattled batters with his fiery pace. The 26-year-old featured in 14 games for Hobart Hurricanes and picked up 21 wickets at an economy of 8.10. The addition of Meredith will provide another dimension to Chennai’s pace attack and make their bowling unit more rounded. And given the speedster is in top form, CSK could sign him as an injury replacement for Jamieson. 3. Dasun Shanaka Dasun Shanaka (Photo Source: Twitter) Dasun Shanaka has been a reliable performer in the T20 circuit. He has featured in 178 games in the shortest format and aggregated 3674 runs at a strike rate of 142.45. The 31-year-old has shown his class in the international arena as well and scored 1328 runs in 85 T20Is at a strike rate of 121.83. Shanaka has taken the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and finished games for his side to perfection. Also, the ace batter has steadied the ship when his team has been found wanting. In pressure cooker situations, the Lankan batter has more often than not shepherded the innings beautifully. Besides his batting prowess, the Negombo-born is a wily customer with the ball and has chipped in with crucial wickets. Shanaka, with his ability to contribute in both departments, is a valuable addition to any team. As a plus, he is a gun fielder. His inclusion will provide depth to the side and therefore, the Chennai managment might ponder over signing him for the upcoming edition of the lucrative league to make the CSK squad well-rounded. 2. Wayne Parnell Wayne Parnell of Kent reacts during the Royal London One-Day Cup. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) Wayne Parnell has been a bankable name in the shortest format of the game. He has strangled batters with his variations and ripped through top-quality bowling line-ups. Also, the 33-year-old is more than handy with the bat and provides vital contributions for his side. His ability to swing the new ball makes him a dangerous customer in the power play. He can bowl toe-crushing yorkers at the death as well. Parnell has featured in 254 T20 games and bagged 257 wickets at an economy of 7.81. On the batting front, he has scored 1881 runs in those outings at a strike rate of 123.91. The bowling all-rounder has been superb with the ball for South Africa too, taking 57 scalps in 53 T20Is at an economy of 8.11. Parnell, being a left-arm pacer provides variety to the pace attack and his batting is an added bonus. Therefore, the Chennai franchise could be interested in acquiring the services of the South African cricketer for the 16th IPL edition. 1. Andrew Tye Kings XI Punjab&#8217;s Andrew Tye celebrates fall of Suryakumar Yadav&#8217;s wicket. (Photo by IANS) Andrew Tye has been a prominent figure in the T20 circuit. He has featured in 214 matches and bagged a staggering tally of 301 wickets at an economy of 8.18. Further, the 36-year-old is no mug with the bat and has played crucial cameos slotting in lower down the order. Tye took the Big Bash League 2022-23 by storm with his spectacular showings. He featured in 16 matches for Perth Scorchers and bagged 26 scalps at an economy of 8.45. His bowling exploits were instrumental in the Scorchers clinching their fifth BBL title. Tye brings a wealth of experience to any side and given he is at the top of his game of late, the Chennai management could be inclined towards including the Australian pacer in the side for the forthcoming season of the lucrative T20 tournament.

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