IPL 2019: Three under performers KKR who could be released in the next season
The 2019 IPL season is nearing its climax. Kolkata Knight Riders, one of the most anticipated teams, had a roller coaster ride this season. The Kolkata based franchise had a great start with the help of T20 superstar Andre Russell. They won 4 out of 5 opening matches with a good Net Run Rate. But, soon the situation changed and KKR lost six games in a row. All was not right within the KKR camp as reports emerged of falling out of Andre Russell with Captain Dinesh Karthik. Nobody expected that the Knights will put up such a poor team performance.
Though their batting was satisfying this season, the bowling unit was not that good. In defending huge totals, the bowlers were expensive. Very few players lived up to their expectations, resulting in the team not being able to make the playoffs.
Here are the players who might be released by KKR in the next season.
#3. Rinku Singh
The left-handed batsman made his IPL debut in the IPL 2017. Rinku is a special fielder, quick across the turf and has a good arm as well. He had represented KKR in the 2018 IPL edition but could not produce any match-winning performances. In 2019, he was included in the side for just five games. He got a chance to prove himself but failed to deliver what was expected of him. Rinku Singh managed to score only 37 runs with a paltry average of 18.50. He batted at number 6/7 and didn’t have many balls up by his side to make any impact.
KKR should release him and should focus on buying an experienced bowler who could add strength to the team. The current crop of fast bowlers in Kolkata is way too young to handle pressure situations. An experienced hand like Chris Jordan may be the solution to their woes.