IPL 2019: Analysing what each squad lacks on paper

#2 Chennai Super Kings - Tested youth

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CSK possess one of the best squads and it's no surprise to see them as the favorites once more. The yellow outfit has won the trophy a record 3-times and looking at the depth in their squad, number 4 might not be far away.

Experience drips in abundance from this Chennai side as the men in yellow have some of the legends of the competition in their ranks. Men like MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Shane Watson will strike fear into any opposition.

While CSK is blessed with veterans, there does appear to be some shortage of tested youth. The thing might not directly affect CSK's title challenge but it does raise a concerning thought.

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#1 Sunrisers Hyderabad - Certainty about the captain

SRH have arguably the best squad heading into IPL 2019.

SRH have all boxes ticked heading into the 12th edition of IPL. With the returning David Warner, the previous season's runners-up have every weapon in their arsenal to claim the prestigious trophy.

The Indian contingent comprises of the accomplished men like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddharth Kaul and more. The overseas department is special in every right with the likes Warner, Rashid Khan, and Kane Williamson.

What might bother the Orange Army is the uncertainty of who will take the captain's role. While Warner was absent in the previous edition, Williamson stepped up and guided SRH to the finals.

With Warner back in the frame, confusion surrounds as to who will lead this SRH side in IPL 2019.