IPL 2018 Auction: 5 players who can lead their side

#4 Ajinkya Rahane (India)

Calm, confident and cool-headed are the adjectives that describe Ajinkya Rahane. Rajasthan Royals fans were bemued when the franchise decided to let go of him before the auction. Rahane is a potential contender for the captaincy of any franchise.

Earlier in 2017, Rahane led Team India to a Test victory against Australia. Rahane is the vice-captain of the Indian Test side and has the mindset required to become a successful skipper. His former franchise Rajasthan Royals will be led by Australian skipper Steven Smith but other franchises will be willing to try Rahane as the skipper.

An added responsibility may bring the best out of the opener.