With simply hours left for Kolkata Knight Riders to start their Indian Premier League 2021 journey, captain Eoin Morgan opened up on the position that Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan will play within the season. Shakib was with KKR for six years between 2011 and 2017 earlier than he was let go.
Shakib then performed for Sunrisers Hyderabad for 2 years between 2018 and 2019 however missed out on the 2020 season attributable to a ban imposed on him by the ICC.
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He was nevertheless purchased again by Kolkata Knight Riders within the IPL 2021 mini-auction for simply ₹3.2 crores and is now anticipated to play a very important position in KKR’s season.
“Given that we have a bit more travel this year and we go from venue to venue, it’s important to have strength and depth in the squad. Shakib Al Hasan gives us a different dynamic in the team,” Morgan informed KKR’s official web site.
“Given that we play at different venues where the conditions change quite a lot, you have a spin-bowling all-rounder who had success in international cricket and IPL at different stages,” he added.
If referred to as upon, he can positively ship,” Morgan additional stated.
The English then in contrast Shakib to Sunil Narine and likewise backed the Caribbean spinner to have a fruitful season.
“Shakib and Sunil Narine are no different. In big moments of the game, particularly last year, you would throw Sunil the ball, or you would get him in with the bat because he has been in that situation over and over again.
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“He believes in himself and in the team to go and get through and win that situation,” he signed off.
Kolkata Knight Riders play final yr’s semi-finalist Sunrisers Hyderabad on the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.
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