At the end of this season, the team that ended up being the most disappointed is the Kings XI Punjab considering how they stumbled after such a positive start. Their catastrophic second half resulted in them getting knocked out of the tournament. They had enough firepower in the arsenal, but a lot of players were out of form at the important juncture.

As it stands, they need to work on a lot of things to get things back on track. It&#8217;s clear that their side has enough mettle to win the tournament, but the way <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-ravichandran-ashwin-congratulates-csk-for-the-amazing-achievement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravichandran Ashwin</a> and Virender Sehwag have used a few of their players suggests they need to read things better.

What&#8217;s done is done and they have time to now think about the future. Here are five players they can keep an eye on to get their side back on track.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-185663" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tom-Latham.jpg" alt="Tom Latham" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-185663" class="wp-caption-text">Tom Latham. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The Kings have KL Rahul as their main keeper and didn&#8217;t add another backup option in the squad. That&#8217;s perhaps a bad strategy considering how lengthy IPL is. One of the few New Zealand players who has a good reputation against spin, Tom Latham is one option KXIP can take into consideration.

This lad has done pretty well for the national side no matter where he has been asked to bat. It&#8217;s the exact versatility they lacked this season, a good foreign player who can bat at any position, something similar to what Shaun Marsh did for them previously.

We&#8217;ve already a seen a Kiwi named Kane Williamson prove to the world that their players are good enough for any format. After all that transpired this season, Latham&#8217;s a gamble worth taking for KXIP.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-223299" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/England-batsman-Eoin-Morgan.jpg" alt="England batsman Eoin Morgan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-223299" class="wp-caption-text">England&#8217;s Eoin Morgan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption>

It was a catastrophic outing for KXIP&#8217;s middle order foreign recruits like David Miller, Aaron Finch, and Marcus Stoinis. They failed to make their mark even in a single game, adding more pressure on KL Rahul to get the runs. They might look for an experienced middle order player in the next auction.

English limited overs&#8217; skipper Eoin Morgan can be an option worth considering for Sehwag and Ashwin. He&#8217;s been one of the pillars of the English side that transformed very drastically in the last 3-4 years. He&#8217;s in decent form as well, which can be a facet the Kings would consider going into the auction next season.

He can also be a good mentor to Ashwin as a captain and it won&#8217;t be surprising if he gets the leadership role ahead of the Indian spinner. Morgan&#8217;s ability was under-estimated in this auction, which resulted in no one bidding for him in the auction. But that&#8217;s something which might not happen next season, especially with teams looking for players of his calibre.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-202965" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kesrick-Williams.jpg" alt="Kesrick Williams World T20I XI" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-202965" class="wp-caption-text">Kesrick Williams of West Indies. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Kesrick Williams had a horrible outing in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians, but he&#8217;s one option the Kings XI Punjab might consider. There are a few reasons why we might see him in KXIP next season. They do have a problem with their death bowling and Andrew Tye will be used a little more carefully.

Tye is in consideration for Australia&#8217;s World Cup plan and he might be one of their main men. Hence, there might be a possibility that Tye will not take all the responsibility in the bowling department. They would look for a backup and this Caribbean lad can be one.

He&#8217;s an important member of the West Indian bowling lineup at this point in time. His USP is his death over bowling. His absence might not matter for the side, but his presence will only strengthen the unit, something Ashwin and Sehwag would be strongly thinking about.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-205788" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Aiden-Markram-SA.jpg" alt="Aiden Markram" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-205788" class="wp-caption-text">Aiden Markram. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The next big thing in South African cricket, Aiden Markram can be one of their long-term investments. Markram reached 1,000 Test match runs for South Africa in just 10 matches and looks hungry for more runs. As they say, &#8220;If you can open in Tests, you can do anything in cricket,&#8221; and Markram might as well be a good T20 player in the time to come.

He is technically a solid player and given <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/chris-gayle-takes-a-derisive-dig-at-ian-chappell-when-asked-about-the-incident-in-an-interview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a> might not be retained by the side, he can turn up as the opener alongside KL Rahul. He can also provide his captain a few overs with his off-spin. Investing is always a preferable option.

Playing on these slow subcontinent tracks will be the only challenge for him and given Markram can acclimatize quickly, he can be KXIP&#8217;s trump card. Of the many players available in the auction, he&#8217;s one of the best options to go after for the Punjab management.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-204534" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rajnees-Gurbani-hat-trick.jpg" alt="Rajneesh Gurbani" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-204534" class="wp-caption-text">Rajneesh Gurbani. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

One of the biggest surprises of the IPL 2018 auction was Rajneesh Gurbani going unsold. He was the stalwart behind Vidarbha&#8217;s outstanding Ranji triumph and the talented youngster must&#8217;ve been devastated. But another good domestic season can help him get back into the limelight.

Gurbani is one of those players who packs a punch with his pace. He can trouble the batsmen with his swing and subtle changes, which he executed efficiently in the Ranji Trophy. His control is also pretty impressive and he can get some crucial wickets for the side.

Punjab&#8217;s Indian bowling contingent struggled this season. Barring Ankit Rajpoot, the rest have faltered. Every team needs good Indian fast bowlers and this lad deserves a chance to prove his talent. It can turn out to be a good move for Punjab if the coaching staff can nurture the youngster properly.

For all the latest cricket news and other updates follow <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/">CricTracker</a>.

At the end of this season, the team that ended up being the most disappointed is the Kings XI Punjab considering how they stumbled after such a positive start. Their catastrophic second half resulted in them getting knocked out of the tournament. They had enough firepower in the arsenal, but a lot of players were out of form at the important juncture.
As it stands, they need to work on a lot of things to get things back on track. It’s clear that their side has enough mettle to win the tournament, but the way <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-ravichandran-ashwin-congratulates-csk-for-the-amazing-achievement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravichandran Ashwin</a> and Virender Sehwag have used a few of their players suggests they need to read things better.
What’s done is done and they have time to now think about the future. Here are five players they can keep an eye on to get their side back on track.
<h3>1. Tom Latham</h3>
<figure id="attachment_185663" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-185663" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-185663" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tom-Latham.jpg" alt="Tom Latham" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-185663" class="wp-caption-text">Tom Latham. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The Kings have KL Rahul as their main keeper and didn’t add another backup option in the squad. That’s perhaps a bad strategy considering how lengthy IPL is. One of the few New Zealand players who has a good reputation against spin, Tom Latham is one option KXIP can take into consideration.
This lad has done pretty well for the national side no matter where he has been asked to bat. It’s the exact versatility they lacked this season, a good foreign player who can bat at any position, something similar to what Shaun Marsh did for them previously.
We’ve already a seen a Kiwi named Kane Williamson prove to the world that their players are good enough for any format. After all that transpired this season, Latham’s a gamble worth taking for KXIP. 

<h3>2. Eoin Morgan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_223299" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-223299" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-223299" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/England-batsman-Eoin-Morgan.jpg" alt="England batsman Eoin Morgan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-223299" class="wp-caption-text">England’s Eoin Morgan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
It was a catastrophic outing for KXIP’s middle order foreign recruits like David Miller, Aaron Finch, and Marcus Stoinis. They failed to make their mark even in a single game, adding more pressure on KL Rahul to get the runs. They might look for an experienced middle order player in the next auction.
English limited overs’ skipper Eoin Morgan can be an option worth considering for Sehwag and Ashwin. He’s been one of the pillars of the English side that transformed very drastically in the last 3-4 years. He’s in decent form as well, which can be a facet the Kings would consider going into the auction next season.
He can also be a good mentor to Ashwin as a captain and it won’t be surprising if he gets the leadership role ahead of the Indian spinner. Morgan’s ability was under-estimated in this auction, which resulted&nbsp;in no one bidding for him in the auction. But that’s something which might not happen next season, especially with teams looking for players of his calibre. 

<h3>3. Kesrick Williams</h3>
<figure id="attachment_202965" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-202965" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-202965" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kesrick-Williams.jpg" alt="Kesrick Williams World T20I XI" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-202965" class="wp-caption-text">Kesrick Williams of West Indies. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Kesrick Williams had a horrible outing in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians, but he’s one option the Kings XI Punjab might consider. There are a few reasons why we might see him in KXIP next season. They do have a problem with their death bowling and Andrew Tye will be used a little more carefully.
Tye is in consideration for Australia’s World Cup plan and he might be one of their main men. Hence, there might be a possibility that Tye will not take all the responsibility in the bowling department. They would look for a backup and this Caribbean lad can be one.
He’s an important member of the West Indian bowling lineup at this point in time. His USP is his death over bowling. His absence might not matter for the side, but his presence will only strengthen the unit, something Ashwin and Sehwag would be strongly thinking about. 

<h3>4. Aiden Markram</h3>
<figure id="attachment_205788" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-205788" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-205788" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Aiden-Markram-SA.jpg" alt="Aiden Markram" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-205788" class="wp-caption-text">Aiden Markram. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The next big thing in South African cricket, Aiden Markram can be one of their long-term investments. Markram reached 1,000 Test match runs for South Africa in just 10 matches and looks hungry for more runs. As they say, “If you can open in Tests, you can do anything in cricket,” and Markram might as well be a good T20 player in the time to come.
He is technically a solid player and given <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/chris-gayle-takes-a-derisive-dig-at-ian-chappell-when-asked-about-the-incident-in-an-interview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a>&nbsp;might not be retained by the side, he can turn up as the opener alongside KL Rahul. He can also provide his captain a few overs with his off-spin. Investing is always a preferable option.
Playing on these slow subcontinent tracks will be the only challenge for him and given Markram can acclimatize quickly, he can be KXIP’s trump card. Of the many players available in the auction, he’s one of the best options to go after for the Punjab management. 

<h3>5. Rajneesh Gurbani</h3>
<figure id="attachment_204534" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-204534" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-204534" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rajnees-Gurbani-hat-trick.jpg" alt="Rajneesh Gurbani" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-204534" class="wp-caption-text">Rajneesh Gurbani. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
One of the biggest surprises of the IPL 2018 auction was Rajneesh Gurbani going unsold. He was the stalwart behind Vidarbha’s outstanding Ranji triumph and the talented youngster must’ve been devastated. But another good domestic season can help him get back into the limelight.
Gurbani is one of those players who packs a punch with his pace. He can trouble the batsmen with his swing and subtle changes, which he executed efficiently in the Ranji Trophy. His control is also pretty impressive and he can get some crucial wickets for the side.
Punjab’s Indian bowling contingent struggled this season. Barring Ankit Rajpoot, the rest have faltered. Every team needs good Indian fast bowlers and this lad deserves a chance to prove his talent. It can turn out to be a good move for Punjab if the coaching staff can nurture the youngster properly.
<h4 class="p1">For all the latest&nbsp;cricket news&nbsp;and other updates follow&nbsp;<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/">CricTracker</a>.</h4>

At the end of this season, the team that ended up being the most disappointed is the Kings XI Punjab considering how they stumbled after such a positive start. Their catastrophic second half resulted in them getting knocked out of the tournament. They had enough firepower in the arsenal, but a lot of players were out of form at the important juncture.
As it stands, they need to work on a lot of things to get things back on track. It&#8217;s clear that their side has enough mettle to win the tournament, but the way <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ipl-2018-ravichandran-ashwin-congratulates-csk-for-the-amazing-achievement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ravichandran Ashwin</a> and Virender Sehwag have used a few of their players suggests they need to read things better.
What&#8217;s done is done and they have time to now think about the future. Here are five players they can keep an eye on to get their side back on track.
<h3>1. Tom Latham</h3>
<figure id="attachment_185663" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-185663" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-185663" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Tom-Latham.jpg" alt="Tom Latham" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-185663" class="wp-caption-text">Tom Latham. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The Kings have KL Rahul as their main keeper and didn&#8217;t add another backup option in the squad. That&#8217;s perhaps a bad strategy considering how lengthy IPL is. One of the few New Zealand players who has a good reputation against spin, Tom Latham is one option KXIP can take into consideration.
This lad has done pretty well for the national side no matter where he has been asked to bat. It&#8217;s the exact versatility they lacked this season, a good foreign player who can bat at any position, something similar to what Shaun Marsh did for them previously.
We&#8217;ve already a seen a Kiwi named Kane Williamson prove to the world that their players are good enough for any format. After all that transpired this season, Latham&#8217;s a gamble worth taking for KXIP. 

<h3>2. Eoin Morgan</h3>
<figure id="attachment_223299" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-223299" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-223299" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/England-batsman-Eoin-Morgan.jpg" alt="England batsman Eoin Morgan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-223299" class="wp-caption-text">England&#8217;s Eoin Morgan. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
It was a catastrophic outing for KXIP&#8217;s middle order foreign recruits like David Miller, Aaron Finch, and Marcus Stoinis. They failed to make their mark even in a single game, adding more pressure on KL Rahul to get the runs. They might look for an experienced middle order player in the next auction.
English limited overs&#8217; skipper Eoin Morgan can be an option worth considering for Sehwag and Ashwin. He&#8217;s been one of the pillars of the English side that transformed very drastically in the last 3-4 years. He&#8217;s in decent form as well, which can be a facet the Kings would consider going into the auction next season.
He can also be a good mentor to Ashwin as a captain and it won&#8217;t be surprising if he gets the leadership role ahead of the Indian spinner. Morgan&#8217;s ability was under-estimated in this auction, which resulted in no one bidding for him in the auction. But that&#8217;s something which might not happen next season, especially with teams looking for players of his calibre. 

<h3>3. Kesrick Williams</h3>
<figure id="attachment_202965" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-202965" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-202965" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Kesrick-Williams.jpg" alt="Kesrick Williams World T20I XI" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-202965" class="wp-caption-text">Kesrick Williams of West Indies. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Kesrick Williams had a horrible outing in the IPL with the Mumbai Indians, but he&#8217;s one option the Kings XI Punjab might consider. There are a few reasons why we might see him in KXIP next season. They do have a problem with their death bowling and Andrew Tye will be used a little more carefully.
Tye is in consideration for Australia&#8217;s World Cup plan and he might be one of their main men. Hence, there might be a possibility that Tye will not take all the responsibility in the bowling department. They would look for a backup and this Caribbean lad can be one.
He&#8217;s an important member of the West Indian bowling lineup at this point in time. His USP is his death over bowling. His absence might not matter for the side, but his presence will only strengthen the unit, something Ashwin and Sehwag would be strongly thinking about. 

<h3>4. Aiden Markram</h3>
<figure id="attachment_205788" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-205788" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-205788" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Aiden-Markram-SA.jpg" alt="Aiden Markram" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-205788" class="wp-caption-text">Aiden Markram. (Photo by Shaun Roy/Gallo Images/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The next big thing in South African cricket, Aiden Markram can be one of their long-term investments. Markram reached 1,000 Test match runs for South Africa in just 10 matches and looks hungry for more runs. As they say, &#8220;If you can open in Tests, you can do anything in cricket,&#8221; and Markram might as well be a good T20 player in the time to come.
He is technically a solid player and given <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/chris-gayle-takes-a-derisive-dig-at-ian-chappell-when-asked-about-the-incident-in-an-interview/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Gayle</a> might not be retained by the side, he can turn up as the opener alongside KL Rahul. He can also provide his captain a few overs with his off-spin. Investing is always a preferable option.
Playing on these slow subcontinent tracks will be the only challenge for him and given Markram can acclimatize quickly, he can be KXIP&#8217;s trump card. Of the many players available in the auction, he&#8217;s one of the best options to go after for the Punjab management. 

<h3>5. Rajneesh Gurbani</h3>
<figure id="attachment_204534" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-204534" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-204534" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Rajnees-Gurbani-hat-trick.jpg" alt="Rajneesh Gurbani" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-204534" class="wp-caption-text">Rajneesh Gurbani. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
One of the biggest surprises of the IPL 2018 auction was Rajneesh Gurbani going unsold. He was the stalwart behind Vidarbha&#8217;s outstanding Ranji triumph and the talented youngster must&#8217;ve been devastated. But another good domestic season can help him get back into the limelight.
Gurbani is one of those players who packs a punch with his pace. He can trouble the batsmen with his swing and subtle changes, which he executed efficiently in the Ranji Trophy. His control is also pretty impressive and he can get some crucial wickets for the side.
Punjab&#8217;s Indian bowling contingent struggled this season. Barring Ankit Rajpoot, the rest have faltered. Every team needs good Indian fast bowlers and this lad deserves a chance to prove his talent. It can turn out to be a good move for Punjab if the coaching staff can nurture the youngster properly.
<h4 class="p1">For all the latest cricket news and other updates follow <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/">CricTracker</a>.</h4>

Another promising season awaits the Punjab franchise and they will want to start planning for it sooner.

IPL 2018: 5 Players Kings XI Punjab should pick in IPL 2019

At the end of this season, the team who ended being the most disappointed is the Kings XI Punjab considering how they stumbled