The 2-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders have been going through a rough phase for the last few seasons. Last season, the unavailability of key players hurt the prospects of the franchise. However, the team is looking in great shape this time around with Shreyas Iyer ready to lead his team. Let us take a look at 3 reasons why Shreyas Iyer can script the story of a third title for Kolkata Knight Riders.
Iyer’s white-ball form
For a leader, it is mandatory to lead by example. Individual performances matter a lot to a leader as it gives him the authority to command his team. Shreyas Iyer’s white-ball form in recent times has been phenomenal. He was among the highest run-scorers for India in the 2023 ODI World Cup with some impactful knocks in crucial encounters. This form will definitely help Shreyas Iyer as he is arguably the most important batter for Kolkata Knight Riders.
A complete bowling unit
One of the biggest advantages for Kolkata Knight Riders is their bowling attack. Shreyas Iyer will be marshalling a bowling attack that has everything that a bowling unit needs to dominate the opposition. It has a star fast bowler like Mitchell Starc who is an absolute match-winner.
Along with him, the franchise has some exciting Indian fast-bowling options in Harshit Rana and Varun Arora. When it comes to the spin department Kolkata has the most lethal spin attack. The likes of Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, and Suyash Sharma will bolster Shreyas Iyer’s strategies.
Gautam Gambhir at the helm
Captain is the most essential piece of the jigsaw but the backroom staff is equally important. The 2-time IPL winning captain Gautam Gambhir is back in KKR. He has joined the franchise in a mentor’s capacity and his role will be very crucial for Kolkata. Shreyas Iyer will be having inputs from the man who knows this franchise the best and has done wonders for the team in the past. Gambhir’s presence will certainly empower Shreyas Iyer as a captain and will help him mount a formidable title challenge this season.
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