S Sreesanth has returned to competitive cricket in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021 (SMAT). After serving his long ban Sreesanth came back to the cricket field in the domestic T20 tournament. The evergreen S Sreesanth is not content by just playing the SMAT as he still has dreams of playing in the IPL again.
It was in the IPL when Sreesanth was found guilty of the spot-fixing back way back in 2013. Since then a lot has changed and the 2.0 version of Sreesanth is again aiming to play in the biggest T20 league in the world the IPL.
In SMAT 2021, Sreesanth bowled with pace as well as aggression and announced that he’s ready to mark his return in the IPL. With the IPL mini-auction just around the corner, we look ahead at the 3 IPL teams who can pick S Sreesanth for the next season of the IPL.
3 Teams Who Can Pick S Sreesanth In IPL 2021 Auction
3. Kings XI Punjab
The Kings XI Punjab can look at Sreesanth in the mini-auction as he will add value and experience to their bowling attack. KXIP at times lacked quality with the ball last season and they will be looking to make it stronger with a purse of Rs. 53 crores in the auction. KXIP can certainly invest in Sreesanth as he looks ready and hungry to prove a point in the IPL.
The combination of Shami and Sreesanth with the new ball can be lethal if the ball swings early on in the match. Sreesanth is a wicket-taker and if KXIP picks him he can prove to be an asset for the franchisee who can contribute and help them win their first IPL title. KL Rahul and the management will be certainly discussing Sreesanth ahead of the game-changing IPL auction.
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2. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Sreesanth has always maintained that he would have loved to play under the aggressive Virat Kohli. His wish might come true as RCB can certainly look to acquire him in the IPL auction. Kohli likes a player who is hungry and always ready to contribute to whatever capacity possible. Sreesanth is just that kind of bowler who has a never give up attitude and is always under the skins of the opposition.
The bowling of RCB has always been under scrutiny but the addition of Sreesanth will certainly make it stronger for IPL 2021. The franchise requires someone who can pick wickets in the first powerplay and Sreesanth certainly fills that role. Don’t be surprised if RCB spends a considerable amount for Sreesanth in the upcoming IPL auction.
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1 Rajasthan Royals
They say Life is a circle and the circle of Sreesanth’s professional cricket career will be complete if Rajasthan Royals pick him again in the auction. 8 years ago, Sreesanth was representing the Royals when he suffered because of his involvement in the fixing scandal. Sreesanth has completed his punishment and certainly deserves another chance in the IPL.
When the name of Sreesanth is announced in the IPL auction, the Royals look front runners to pick him again in the side. The fast bowler has loads of expertise and will act as a mentor for all the young bowlers of Rajasthan Royals. Plus it will release some load from Jofra Archer who in the last few seasons has been a lone warrior with the ball for the Royals.
Sreesanth will be hoping that RR buys him and he gets an opportunity to redeem himself and contribute with his performances and helps them win their second IPL season. Finally the new captain of RR, Sanju Samson captained Sreesanth during SMAT and he will surely look to include him even in his IPL side for the upcoming season.
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