IPL 2017: 5 Players Kolkata Knight Riders would want to retain

#2 Sunil Narine

The West Indian, who was bought by the Knight Riders ahead of the 2012 season, made an immediate impact for the franchise, taking 24 wickets during the course and leading them to their maiden IPL title after four missed opportunities.

Since then, Narine became an integral member of the Knight Riders squad, backed by them even when struggled in the initial stages, following a remodelling of his bowling action.

That trust shown by the franchise seems to have been repaid this year as the Trinidadian has not just delivered with the ball, but also with the bat. 224 runs with the bat, predominantly as an opener, meaning the side almost always got off to a flying start and it ensured the remaining batsman did not have too much pressure to handle.

Keeping his new-found all-round abilities in mind, KKR will look to retain him next season.

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