IPL 2018: 5 players who can fill void created by Mitchell Starc's absence
Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered a crucial blow in the build-up to IPL 2018 as their front-line pace bowler Mitchell Starc has been ruled out of the season having suffered a tibial bone stress in his right leg. The Australian, who was in the playing XI in the first three Test matches against South Africa, had to miss the fourth game due to the very same reason.
Though Mitchell Johnson is already a part of the squad, Kolkata Knight Riders will name a replacement from the list of unsold players. Here, we analyze the best possible options to replace the injured Aussie:
#5 Tymal Mills
If KKR are on the lookout for a like-for-like replacement, it doesn't get any better than Tymal Mills. The bustling left-arm fast bowler, who was the second most expensive player at the auctions last year, failed to live up to those expectations in a dismal season for Royal Challengers Bangalore, which ultimately saw him being dropped from the team.
The pacer, who only plays T20s due to injury concerns, paid for his inconsistent performances with franchises considering him an expensive luxury due to his lack of fitness, batting and fielding abilities.
KKR's desperation might lead to them taking a punt on the mercurial pacer who is considered a T20 specialist.