IPL 2018: 5 Players Sunrisers Hyderabad would target in 2019

The Sunrisers Hyderabad started their IPL campaign with a heartbreaking news that David Warner, their captain, and stalwart, was ruled out. It really seemed a huge void for the likes of Kane Williamson to fill in, but what eventually happened was truly outstanding. Kane Williamson led the side outstandingly well and got them to the finals. It was a disappointing result to see them bow down without much of a fight in the final, but they’ll be very proud of what they achieved. The way they defended a few totals this season will remain a legendary tale for ages. But all that is in the past and next season, David Warner will be back. The team composition is going to change big time and they have some other facets to focus on. It all begins at the Auction table for any time and here are five players the SRH management might go for in the 2019 Auction. 1. Baba Aparajith Baba Aparajith. (Photo Source: TNPL) A talented cricketer who’s been doing pretty well domestically for a long time, Baba Aparajith has remained under the shadow of various other cricketers. Unfortunately for him, he didn’t even get to play the IPL this season. But the Sunrisers can take him into consideration after watching how poor their middle order was this season. The 23-year-old amassed over 4,000 runs in First Class cricket in a pretty short period of time. He’s one of those players who can stick in the middle and play long innings. He can also chip in with a few decent overs in the middle overs if the captain needs him. 2. Manoj Tiwary Manoj Tiwary. (Photo Source: BCCI) The experience of Manish Pandey didn’t work well for the Sunrisers and the humongous amount they invested added to their disappointment. Manoj Tiwary is one of those middle order players who might be heading to the Auction table after his season with KXIP didn’t fare very well. Tiwary, at one point in time, was one of the pillars of KKR’s batting lineup. He has enough experience in his arsenal but is not getting enough chances to prove himself. SRH can be a brilliant venue for him to showcase his class and it can work wonders mutually. 3. Parvez Rasool (Photo Source: BCCI) Another one of those cricketers who hogged the limelight for a brief period of time and again went back into the dark caves is Parvez Rasool. The talented all-rounder from Jammu & Kashmir failed to earn a place in any of the franchises. But the door is always open for brilliant talents like him. As far as the spin department is concerned, Sunrisers are overly dependent on Rashid Khan and Shakib Al Hasan. Having someone like Parvez Rasool is a necessity as they don’t have decent Indian spinners in the lineup. Given he can perform well domestically, a big season might be on its way for Rasool. 4. Jayant Yadav Jayant Yadav. (Photo by Surjeet Yadav/IANS) Jayant Yadav is more of a traditional off-spinner who can be a perfect addition to the Sunrisers. Not having a decent Indian spinner is the exact chink in the armour for the Orange Army and this lad can certainly fill that void. He’s been decent for Delhi Daredevils in recent times and also played a few Test matches for India. It’s imperative the Sunrisers look for some backup options for Rashid Khan as injuries can knock anyone’s door at any point in time. If Rashid had suffered any injury mid-way through this season, it would’ve been curtains for their campaign. To avoid the exact problem, they can try someone like Jayant Yadav. 5. Tom Latham Tom Latham. (Photo Source: Twitter) One of the finest batsmen in New Zealand right now, Tom Latham can solve quite a few problems for the Sunrisers. The Hyderabad franchise struggled with their keepers, who failed to perform well with the bat. Their middle order concerns are not oblivious to the fraternity and they really need to address these flaws. Tom Latham proved the world that he can bat at any position and score runs. He’s also a fantastic wicket-keeper, which should give him an extra-edge when his name comes up in the Auction next season. Although they have some other good foreign players, they will be tempted to go for someone like Latham and it might work well in their favour too.

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IPL 2018: 5 Players Sunrisers Hyderabad would target in 2019

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