IPL 2018: 5 players whom Kolkata Knight Riders will target in the transfer window

The transfer window is the new introduction in the Indian Premier League (IPL) along with the Decision Review System (DRS). While the latter has been a success, it is yet to be seen whether the transfer system turns out to be successful or not. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have recently faced some injury concerns, with a couple of their key players already being ruled out.

The window comes with a much-needed breather for them as now they can now pick some utility players who can go ahead and deliver the goods for them. Meanwhile, they also need to win quite a few games in order to ensure qualification in the playoff stage. In our article, we take a look at five cricketers who the Knight Riders can target.

1. Murugan Ashwin

The Knights have used the Right to Match (RTM) card on Piyush Chawla, however, he has floundered and leaked runs. Though he has picked up a few wickets, he has lacked the killer instinct, which is desperately needed in their bowling attack. An appropriate replacement can be Murugun Ashwin, who previously has played for the Rising Pune Supergiant in the Indian Premier League.

The 27-year old was impressive in this debut season a couple of years and grabbed a few eyeballs. He churned out some vicious wrong urns, which caught batsmen napping. Also, his deliveries skid through which can be unsettling for the batsmen. He is currently in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise who bagged them for INR 2.20 crores in the auction.