IPL 2020: 4 bowlers KKR should target at the auction

#1 Sheldon Cottrell

Cottrell can be the perfect signing for KKR

Sheldon Cottrell is one of the best fast bowlers in the world right now and he's sure to attract a lot of bids at the auction. Known for his 'salute' celebration, brilliant fielding and spirited pace bowling, Cottrell could solve the pace bowling issues of many teams in the IPL, especially KKR.

While KKR retained Harry Gurney, it seems that the Englishman is more of a backup than a lead pacer as his cutters and slower ones don't work too well at the Eden Gardens. Lockie Ferguson has proved to be ineffective when it comes to taking wickets in the IPL, and KKR need a new overseas player to lead their charge. Cottrell is the right man for that job description.

He is now the lead bowler in the West Indies pace attack and has been their standout performer in the limited-overs format. After a great World Cup, he did well in CPL 2019 with 12 wickets from just eight matches at a good economy rate. He followed that up with great performances in the T20I and ODI series against Afghanistan in India.

With great stats and a terrific attitude towards the game, Cottrell can make the difference for KKR this season. They should try to get him no matter how much he costs.