IPL 2018: 5 reasons why KKR might not win the title

CLT20 Kolkata Knight Riders v Nashua Titans
Kolkata Knight Riders will be missing the services of Gautam Gambhir

#2 Injury prone Chris Lynn and Mitchell Starc

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A lot of hope rests on the shoulders of the Aussie batsman Chris Lynn

Two of the most destructive players in the shorter format of the game, one with the bat and the other with the ball, Chris Lynn and Mitchell Starc are match winners in their own style.

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However, it comes at a cost. Though they possess huge talent, their fitness is an area of concern throughout their career. Lynn was phenomenal for KKR in the first half of IPL 2017 but did not play in the second half of the tournament because of injuries.

Mitchell Starc is no different. He is the most lethal bowler right now in the shorter formats of the game. He did brilliantly for Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2016 but did not play in IPL 2017 because of injuries. KKR took a big risk by investing a lot of money on these two and they don't have a replacement for them in the squad as well.

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Edited by Aadya Sharma
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