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Aakash Chopra suggests Shakib’s name as KKR captain

In order to reach the play-offs in the ongoing IPL, now the only equation in front of Kolkata Knight Riders is to win all the matches. Even then if-but there is. That means all the matches are do or die. In such a situation, there is a demand to remove the off-form KKR captain Eoin Morgan. But who will be the new captain?

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Eoin Morgan has had a horror run in IPL 2021. His form has worsened since the tournament resumed in the United Arab Emirates and the England captain has managed as few as 17 runs in the 4 matches in the Middle East. In a shocking stat, Morgan hasn’t even touched the double figures mark once and thus there are increasing calls to remove him as the captain.

Aakash Chopra suggests Shakib’s name as KKR captain

Among the voices who want Morgan to be sacked as the captain- as only then he could be dropped from the XI as a batter, cricketer turned commentator Aakash Chopra has suggested Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as an option. He justified his claim by saying that desperate times call for desperate measure and so Shakib could be a handy option with the bat and also bowl his quota of 4 overs when needed.

“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?,” he wrote.

Kolkata bought Shakib after many incidents this season. The franchise also dreams of winning the title again. But after playing the first three matches, the Bangladeshi star did not get another chance in the XI. It cannot be said that veteran Sunil Narine is doing a very good job as his replacement. Yet Shakib is neglected in KKR’s XI.

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