IPL 2023: 5 teams that might target Phil Salt in auction
Phil Salt has over 3800 runs in 167 T20s, with 26 fifties to his name.
3. Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders have been deprived of quality overseas batters after releasing too many players ahead of the auction. The inability of Aaron Finch and Ajinkya Rahane to provide a good start in 2022, paved the way for their exit from the franchise. Further, Alex Hales, Sam Billings and Pat Cummins opted out of the contract in favour of their international career.
As a result, the team management will be focussing on the batting front. With Rahmanullah Gurbaz displaying his merit in shorter formats, he is likely to be the team’s opener in 2023. Alongside him can be Salt, who can play the role of an anchor or produce quickfire innings.
The team’s bowling department will be handled by Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, who will take up two overseas spots. With Cummins’ exit, Southee is the preferred new-ball pacer for KKR. It remains to be seen the strategy of the franchise to secure services of overseas batters.
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