IPL 2022: Eight potential captaincy prospects for two new teams

7. Manish Pandey

The Karnataka-born batter has been regarded as the cornerstone of any franchise for which he has played. After a disastrous IPL 2021 season with SRH, he was released ahead of the mega auctions. Because he is Indian and does not occupy an important overseas slot, he can be an excellent captaincy prospect for the new franchises.

Manish Pandey has extensive experience as a domestic cricket captain. In recent years, he has captained Karnataka’s domestic team and has been quite successful. Despite the absence of key players in SMAT 2021, he led Karnataka to the finals. He has the ability to perform brilliantly for the team in critical situations. As a result, he can serve as the fulcrum around which the team will revolve.

Though his batting form has dipped off late, he is capable to demolish any bowling attack on his day. In addition to his batting ability, he is an exceptional fielder who is capable of taking some stunners and changing the course of the game. Overall, he is a potential matchwinner and the new teams should be interested to have a look at him in the mega auctions.