IPL 2023: Ranking Top Captains on Performance
MS Dhoni was once again fantastic with his captaincy style in IPL 2023.
5. Nitish Rana (KKR)- {7.5/10}
Among all the captains, Nitish Rana captained any IPL franchise for the first time. Considering this fact, Nitish did reasonably well in this franchise-based league. A well-established domestic batter Nitish paired up with successful domestic coach Chandrakant Pandit to turn the fortunes for Kolkata Knight Riders. Nitish replaced Shreyas Iyer who is down with injury for quite some time now.
Nitish struggled to place a fixed playing XI and a lack of role clarity was displayed in players' performance as they were not given a settled role to perform. Being a first-time captain, the Delhi boy lacked consistency which cost them a playoff spot. Nitish badly needed Russell and Narine to step up and win matches for him on a consistent basis, which didn't happen.
But, Nitish as a captain, kept the team environment healthy and happy. Being from the domestic circuit, he formed a great bond with the uncapped players and the likes of Rinku Singh, and Suyash Sharma excelled under his captaincy. Nitish may have to make a way for Shreyas next year, but surely has the potential to lead a franchise.
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