IPL Auction 2018: 3 interesting captaincy candidates for Kolkata Knight Riders

#1) Sunil Narine

Narine could prove to be the best replacement for Gambhir

Sunil Narine played his first season in IPL with the Kolkata Knight Riders and has consistently played for them since. The fact that he was retained by the side once in 2014 and again in 2018 signifies the value he adds to the team.

The Trinidadian has a splendid record in IPL as he has scalped 95 wickets in 82 matches at a brilliant average of 21 and an extraordinary economy rate of 6.3. He has been extremely close to getting the Orange cap on three occasions and recently has also started batting at the top of the order to add more value to the team.

Narine is one of the seniormost members of the Kolkata side having played for them since 2012. He understands the team and its requirements much better than others. He has a great rapport with the team management and this could come in handy as KKR would be playing with a completely new side this year.

The unorthodox spinner, however, doesn't have any prior captaincy experience which could be a disadvantage but his understanding of the team culture can help him overcome that problem.