IPL 2022: 5 PSL stars who can lead new franchises

Earlier the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the inclusion of two new teams for the 15th Indian Premier League (IPL). Most likely, these two new teams will be from the Northern part of India. Over the past 14 years, the IPL has seen it all inclusion of the Decision Review System (DRS), strategic timeouts, foreign players as captains, and plenty of new talents emerging. With the addition of two new teams, the IPL is set to get even bigger and better. Two new teams means more talent, an added dose of entertainment and plenty of cricketing action. The IPL has already given many gems to the cricketing world. It has also provided overseas stars to re-discover themselves the likes of David Warner, Shane Watson, and Imran Tahir. Also, it provides the youngsters to rub shoulders with the best and allows them to learn a thing or two. But one thing has changed a bit in the IPL so far and that is the reduction in foreign players leading the franchises. Currently, there are only two captains Kane Williamson and Eoin Morgan leading the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) respectively. But with the inclusion of two new teams, there might be a change in the fortunes as the foreign captains might as well lead the two new teams in the IPL. Here are a few candidates that might be a good fit to lead the two new IPL teams 1. David Miller David Miller. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI) While David Miller has been a consistent performer for South Africa in the shortest format, the same cannot be said about his numbers in the various franchise cricket across the globe. The southpaw has blown hot and cold in the IPL and has not been able to set the stage on fire in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Currently, Miller plays for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the IPL but, the opportunities have arrived at snail’s pace for the Proteas star batter. But things might change for Miller with the addition of new teams. The franchises will be looking to add experienced foreign players with some local players as well. Miller has the experience as well playing the IPL for more than 10 years now. So far, the southpaw has played 86 IPL games and has scored 1952 runs at an impressive average of 33.66. The franchise will not just get a complete player in Miller, but also a potential leader. Previously, he has led Punjab Kings in the IPL for a brief while and knows a thing or two about captaincy. 2. Ben Cutting Ben Cutting. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The Australian all-rounder Ben Cutting has been playing IPL for five years now but has not been able to consistently get a place in the team due to team combinations, foreign players quota, and pitch and conditions as well. Cutting has only played 21 IPL games so far, and his full potential is yet to be explored in the IPL. He has played a good amount of matches in the PSL and is a regular for Quetta Gladiators in the team. Cutting is a utility player as well as he comes with batting, bowling, and good fielding capabilities. Besides that, he could also become a leader due to his vast experience in playing for different T20 leagues across the world. Whichever franchise buys him can hugely benefit his abilities. Also, he can handle the pressure situations well as was evident from his heroic knock in the finals of the IPL 2016 against RCB. 3. Rilee Rossouw Rilee Rossouw (Photo by ARIF ALI/AFP via Getty Images) The former South African star player Rilee Rossouw quit playing for his country and signed a Kolpak deal instead to play for England as well as in the other foreign leagues across the globe. Rossouw has also featured in the IPL as he was part of the RCB franchise. A hard-hitting and fearless player, Rossouw can change the momentum of the game quickly. His recent PSL numbers are insane, to say the least. He played 31 games for Quetta Gladiators and 750 runs at a strike rate of 128.20. Also, he can bat at the top three as well as lower down the order. Rossouw is flexible and will provides the team with blazing starts upfront. Also, by playing a huge amount of franchise leagues across the globe, Rossouw has gained an immense amount of experience with regards to playing as well as leadership. His easy-going attitude and free playing style will be a perfect fit in the IPL. 4. James Vince James Vince. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images) He either can mesmerize you with his dazzling stroke play or frustrate you with his soft and lazy dismissals. James Vince is one such player who was earmarked as a special talent in the England team, but has not lived up to the consistency that was expected from him. But during the past year or so, leadership has brought in a sense of calmness in for the elegant right-hand batter. Recently, he also led Southern Brave to victory in the inaugural edition of the Hundred. Vince scored 229 runs and delivered the goods for the team whenever the chips were down. So clearly, the leadership brought the best in him and the new IPL teams can target Vince in the mega-auctions in 2022. 5. Chris Lynn Chris Lynn. (Photo: IANS) Chris Lynn made heads turn in the IPL when he pulled off an absolute stunner near the boundary rope to send AB de Villiers packing back to the pavilion. Lynn became an instant hero in the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team. He came with a reputation of giving the ball a real whack. He also formed a potent opening pair with Sunil Narine at the top for KKR and helped the team win games by providing blazing starts upfront. But a slump in the form meant that Lynn was dropped from the team, and was retained by the franchise in the auctions as well. He has not got opportunities in the MI team as well, and by the looks of it, the franchise might not retain him. The two new IPL teams can target Lynn in the auction for his explosive ability and also for his leadership abilities. Lynn has a fair amount of experience in the captaincy department as he has led the Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League (BBL).

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IPL 2022: 5 PSL stars who can lead new franchises

Here are a five PSL players who will be a good fit to lead the two new IPL teams in 2022.

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