3 players who could replace Shakib Al Hasan at Kolkata
The Indian T20 League has started and the games have been very riveting. This is the two-month period where the best Indian and overseas players appear. Amidst all of this, star Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan opted out of the Indian T20 League 2023 citing personal issues. During the time of the Indian T20 League, he will be playing for Bangladesh and so has decided not to play in the competition. Shakib was picked by Kolkata in the auction.
Shakib has been an important player for Kolkata. The all-rounder helped Kolkata win titles in 2012 and 2014. Kolkata are already grappling with injuries to Shreyas Iyer. Nitish Rana will captain the side in his absence. The side has an inexperienced batting lineup. But they have some good bowling options at their disposal. Here is a look at three players who could replace Shakib at Kolkata for the rest of the Indian T20 League season.
3. Travis Head
Travis Head has been in good form for Australia. The left-hander scored 235 runs in three innings in the three-match ODI series. Head has also been a prolific-run scorer in the Big Bash League for the Adelaide Strikers. The 29-year-old has scored 1,394 runs in the BBL. He has a strike rate of 130.40. Head has also got the highest score of 101 in the league along with 8 fifties. His arrival could strengthen Kolkata’s batting at the top. He can also be handy with the ball.
