IPL 2019: The ideal XI that Kolkata Knight Riders should aim for after the auction

Bowlers: Sunil Narine, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mohammed Shami

KKR needs a domestic pace bowling spearhead like Shami

KKR can afford flexibility in their bowling department next season. Sunil Narine and Kuldeep Yadav form a potent spin partnership and Piyush Chawla can be included too on spin-friendly wickets. They can also include an additional overseas fast-bowler if Narine does not perform well in some matches.

KKR lacked an experienced domestic fast bowler last season. Hence, Shami is a good option available in the market and he is a local lad too. If not Shami, KKR can also try the likes of Mohit Sharma or Jaydev Unadkat too.

KKR has a good young fast-bowling trio in Prasidh Krishna, Shivam Mavi, and Kamlesh Nagarkoti. Hence, all these bowlers could be given with enough chances to prove their potential. Mavi and Kamlesh are also useful lower-order batsman which is an asset in the T20 format.