IPL 2018: 5 players who can fill void created by Mitchell Starc's absence

#1 Morne Morkel

Morne Morkel is in the form of his life

Morne Morkel, who will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the series against Australia, has enjoyed a stunning end to his career. The tall quick, who has always been in the shadows of more illustrious teammates like Dale Steyn, Vernon Philander and Kagiso Rabada, has been South Africa's best ODI pacer over the past 10 years. He has carried this form into previous editions of the IPL too, always performing well for his teams.

On current form, he looks the most likely replacement for the injured Mitchell Starc. He can also provide the much-needed guidance for young Indian quicks Kamlesh Nagarkoti and Shivam Mavi. Moreover, Morkel has also played for Kolkata Knight Riders in the past and the familiarity with the Indian conditions might just prove to be the deciding factor.