The much-awaited cricketing extravaganza,The IPL 2024,is about to begin.Ten top teams will fight for the ultimate prize.There is quite a bit excitement among the fans as they will enjoy watching the best players in the world showcasing their talents to the best of their abilities.
Two time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) will enter the IPL2024 on the back of two demoralizing seasons in which they finished 7th on the table both times. Gautam Gambhir is back with the team,this time as a mentor. Shreyas Iyer is back from the injury and will lead the side.Here we will discuss the 5 players who can really be impactful for their franchise.
You can also read IPL2024 SRH’s 5 Most Important Players here.
you can also read IPL2024: CSK’s 5 Most Important Players here.
You can also read IPL2024 RCB’s 5 Most Important Players here
you can also read Mumbai Indians 5 Most Important Players here.
Shreyas Iyer (KKR Captain,IPL 2024)
After missing the entirety of IPL2023 due to a serious back injury, Shreyas Iyer is back in the team as a captain. Shreyas joined the KKR in 2022 for a whopping sum of INR12.25 crores and captained the side to a disappointing seventh place finish. With the bat,he had a mixed season too,scoring 401 runs in 14 matches at average of just above 30.
This season shreyas has to perform better both as a batter and as a leader too. His batting will be very crucial.He is the glue that holds the whole batting lineup together. There are still concerns about his fitness,but a fit and in form Shreyas is what KKR fans will hope and pray for.
Rinku Singh (KKR Batter,IPL 2024)
KKR are blessed with a talented Indian batting core in Venkatesh Iyer,Nitish Rana,Shreyas Iyer and Rinku Singh. These are all match winning batters in their own right. Last season,Rinku singh was the only bright spot in overall miserable campaign for KKR. His stroke-play was of top drawer. The highlight of the season was Rinku’s five consecutive sixes in the last over victory against Gujarat Titans. Rinku scored 474 runs with an outstanding average of 59.25. His finishing ability was reminiscent of a certain MS Dhoni. This season, KKR will expect similar fireworks from the left hander. The prospect of him pairing up with Andre Russell in the last few overs of an innings is mouth-watering.
Andre Russell (KKR All-Rounder,IPL 2024)
Andre Russell is the heart and soul of KKR.After joining the franchise in 2014, Russell had instant impact, winning the IPL title the same year. Since then Russell has become the face of KKR. His all-round game gives the much-needed balance to his team. His medium pace bowling is impressive feature of his game,but the quality that endears him to the fans worldover is Russell’s brutal power hitting.No boundary in the world is long enough for him.He can change the game in matter of minutes with his brute force.KKR will need Russell at his brilliant best if they are aiming for the long overdue IPL title.
Varun Chakravarthy (KKR Spin Bowler,IPL 2024)
With T20 stalwart Sunil Narine also in the squad,it was not easy picking Varun ahead of the West Indian mystery spinner. But based on the recent seasons performances,Varun Chakravarthy’s importance to KKR is undeniable. Varun had a brilliant season for KKR last year,he was the highest wicket-taker for his team,with 20 wickets to his name in just 14 games. In IPL 2024,Varun will expect to have similar impact or even better. He will be handful for batters, especially at home,on Eden Garden’s turning tracks.
Mitchel Starc (KKR Fast Bowler,IPL 2024)
The great Aussie fast bowler Mitchell Starc will play in the IPL for the first time since 2015.Starc has become the most expensive Player in the IPL history,fetching INR 24.75 crores. The 34 years old was instrumental to his National team’s ODI World Cup success last year,picking up 16 wickets. Apart from Starc,KKR do not have any experienced bowlers. So,the team will rely on the Aussie veteran’s prowess to deliver the goods on consistent basis. Starc has the ability to win the cricket matches on his own. KKR need him to be at his brilliant best if they are seriously aiming for the title this season.
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