Aakash Chopra has recommended an unexpected remedy to the Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR)’s difficulties in the IPL 2021, namely their dismal performance under skipper Eoin Morgan.
KKR should consider making Bangladeshi all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan the captain for the remainder of the competition. According to the cricketer-turned-commentator. Chopra stated that he has “nothing against” Morgan and that Shakib’s all-around talent will bring greater balance to KKR’s playing XIs.
“Desperate times, desperate measures. Can #KKR contemplate making Shakib the captain for the remaining games? Nothing against Morgan but if runs aren’t coming, they simply aren’t. Can happen to the best of players. Shakib would give a few overs alongside his batting. Thoughts?”
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KKR’s defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dubai on Friday dealt a big blow. To the two-time champions’ hopes of finishing in the top four. At a critical stage in the game, Eoin Morgan came to bat but only lasted two deliveries. His total for the event is 107 runs from 11 matches at an average of 11.89. With single-digit scores in all of the UAE-leg games so far.
Meanwhile, Shakib Al Hasan is yet to play a game in the United Arab Emirates. During the first phase of the IPL 2021. He appeared in three games but failed to make an impression, scoring 26 runs at 12.67 and taking two wickets with his left-arm off-spin.
Prior to Friday’s encounter, Aakash Chopra had also commented on Eoin Morgan’s form. The former opener dubbed the Englishman the KKR batting order’s “weak link,” saying he has to reflect and let his bat “do the talking.”
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