It is now confirmed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be hosting the remaining matches of the 14th edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) in the United Arb Emirates (UAE) in September and October. While the new schedule of IPL 2021 has left the fans ecstatic, a few IPL franchises have received massive blows.

It is learned that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has denied the possibility of the England players participating in the remainder of IPL 2021. Team England has a jam-packed cricket calendar as they will be up against India in the five-match Test series from August 4 to September 14. The Indian series will be followed by England playing limited-overs series against Bangladesh and Pakistan in September and October respectively.

Thus, no central contract-bound England player will be provided with NOC to participate in IPL 2021. Two-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be one among the many teams to get affected by the absence of English cricketers. Eoin Morgan is an invaluable asset for KKR as he contributed both as a batsman and a leader. While in the absence of Morgan, Dinesh Karthik is expected to take over the reins again, Knight Riders will also be looking at various options for replacing Morgan as a batsman in the middle-order. Let&#8217;s take a look at &#8211;

Players who can replace Eoin Morgan at KKR in the remaining IPL 2021

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-481105" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Carey.jpg" alt="Alex Carey" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-481105" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Carey. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption>

Australia’s 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey can be a potential player to replace Eoin Morgan in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad. Carey started his journey in the Indian Premier League during the 2020 edition as he was picked by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/dc-delhi-capitals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Delhi Capitals</a> for INR 2.4 crores. However, the Loxton-born failed to capitalize on the opportunity provided to him and produced an ordinary performance with the willow and gloves.

Carey featured in three IPL matches scoring just 32 runs at an average of 16 and strike rate of 110.3. However, we can’t judge a player by just one bad season. Carey is relatively new in the cricket fraternity and has a long journey ahead. The 29-year-old proved his capabilities during the 2020-21 edition of the Big Bash League as he emerged as a star for his franchise Adelaide Strikers.

In BBL 2020-21, Alex collected 412 runs in 12 matches including one century at an average of 34.33 and strike rate of 126.38. The 29-year-old was also decent behind the stumps as he completed 20 catches. Thus, it won’t be a surprise if KKR ropes in Carey as a replacement for Morgan since he can also act as a good backup option for Dinesh Karthik.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-515092" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Phillips.jpg" alt="Glenn Phillips" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-515092" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Phillips. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips looks like a hot pick who can make his way into the dynamic <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/kkr-kolkata-knight-riders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> squad. It won’t be wrong to say that the 24-year-old is highly under-rated in the shortest format of the game as he has decent records to his name while playing for New Zealand and different T20 franchises across the globe.

The young wicketkeeper-batsman made his debut for the Black Caps in February 2017 against South Africa and since then has featured in 25 fixtures. In 25 games, Glenn has amassed 506 runs at an average of 28.1 and strike rate of 149.7. Phillips comes with an experience of playing 114 T20 matches and scoring 3030 runs at an average and strike rate of 30.9 and 140,2 respectively.

What makes Phillips a better pick as compared to some of his other more flamboyant counterparts is his ability to bat at any given position. The right-hander also provides an additional wicketkeeping option to the two-time champion. Also, KKR were burdened by poor performances by their batting line-up in the first leg of IPL 2021. Thus, the inclusion of a young and dynamic batter can work in the favour of the franchise.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-500019" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Thisara-Perera.jpeg" alt="Thisara Perera" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-500019" class="wp-caption-text">Thisara Perera. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The lack of interest among the IPL franchises regarding Sri Lanka’s former captain Thisara Perera is quite surprising. The all-rounder boasts of having one of the best strike rates in the shortest format of the game and comes with the added advantage of playing the role of a sixth bowling option for the team. The 32-year-old also has experience of over a decade in the international circuit and can assist the captain in leadership duties.

Perera featured in 84 T20 Internationals in his cricket career scoring a whopping 1204 runs at an average of 23.1 and an impressive strike rate of 151.6. The all-rounder has also picked 51 scalps at an average of 33.7. The Sri Lanka veteran made his debut in IPL in the 2010 edition and has represented franchises like Chennai Super Kings, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/mi-mumbai-indians/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mumbai Indians</a>, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

He has played a total of 37 IPL matches from 2010 to 2016 scoring 422 runs at an average of 19.2 and strike rate of 137.4. The 32-year-old also has 31 IPL wickets under his belt at an average of 32.8 and an economy rate of 8.73.

It is now confirmed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be hosting the remaining matches of the 14th edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) in the United Arb Emirates (UAE) in September and October. While the new schedule of IPL 2021 has left the fans ecstatic, a few IPL franchises have received massive blows.&nbsp;
It is learned that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has denied the possibility of the England players participating in the remainder of IPL 2021. Team England has a jam-packed cricket calendar as they will be up against India in the five-match Test series from August 4 to September 14. The Indian series will be followed by England playing limited-overs series against Bangladesh and Pakistan in September and October respectively.
Thus, no central contract-bound England player will be provided with NOC to participate in IPL 2021. Two-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be one among the many teams to get affected by the absence of English cricketers. Eoin Morgan is an invaluable asset for KKR as he contributed both as a batsman and a leader. While in the absence of Morgan, Dinesh Karthik is expected to take over the reins again, Knight Riders will also be looking at various options for replacing Morgan as a batsman in the middle-order. Let’s take a look at –
<h2>Players who can replace Eoin Morgan at KKR in the remaining IPL 2021</h2>
<h3>1. Alex Carey</h3>
<figure id="attachment_481105" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-481105" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-481105" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Carey.jpg" alt="Alex Carey" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-481105" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Carey. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Australia’s 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey can be a potential player to replace Eoin Morgan in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad. Carey started his journey in the Indian Premier League during the 2020 edition as he was picked by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/dc-delhi-capitals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Delhi Capitals</a> for INR 2.4 crores. However, the Loxton-born failed to capitalize on the opportunity provided to him and produced an ordinary performance with the willow and gloves.
Carey featured in three IPL matches scoring just 32 runs at an average of 16 and strike rate of 110.3. However, we can’t judge a player by just one bad season. Carey is relatively new in the cricket fraternity and has a long journey ahead. The 29-year-old proved his capabilities during the 2020-21 edition of the Big Bash League as he emerged as a star for his franchise Adelaide Strikers.
In BBL 2020-21, Alex collected 412 runs in 12 matches including one century at an average of 34.33 and strike rate of 126.38. The 29-year-old was also decent behind the stumps as he completed 20 catches. Thus, it won’t be a surprise if KKR ropes in Carey as a replacement for Morgan since he can also act as a good backup option for Dinesh Karthik.

<h3>2. Glenn Phillips</h3>
<figure id="attachment_515092" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-515092" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-515092" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Phillips.jpg" alt="Glenn Phillips" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-515092" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Phillips. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips looks like a hot pick who can make his way into the dynamic <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/kkr-kolkata-knight-riders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> squad. It won’t be wrong to say that the 24-year-old is highly under-rated in the shortest format of the game as he has decent records to his name while playing for New Zealand and different T20 franchises across the globe.
The young wicketkeeper-batsman made his debut for the Black Caps in February 2017 against South Africa and since then has featured in 25 fixtures. In 25 games, Glenn has amassed 506 runs at an average of 28.1 and strike rate of 149.7. Phillips comes with an experience of playing 114 T20 matches and scoring 3030 runs at an average and strike rate of 30.9 and 140,2 respectively.
What makes Phillips a better pick as compared to some of his other more flamboyant counterparts is his ability to bat at any given position. The right-hander also provides an additional wicketkeeping option to the two-time champion. Also, KKR were burdened by poor performances by their batting line-up in the first leg of IPL 2021. Thus, the inclusion of a young and dynamic batter can work in the favour of the franchise.

<h3>3. Thisara Perera</h3>
<figure id="attachment_500019" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-500019" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-500019" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Thisara-Perera.jpeg" alt="Thisara Perera" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-500019" class="wp-caption-text">Thisara Perera. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The lack of interest among the IPL franchises regarding Sri Lanka’s former captain Thisara Perera is quite surprising. The all-rounder boasts of having one of the best strike rates in the shortest format of the game and comes with the added advantage of playing the role of a sixth bowling option for the team. The 32-year-old also has experience of over a decade in the international circuit and can assist the captain in leadership duties.
Perera featured in 84 T20 Internationals in his cricket career scoring a whopping 1204 runs at an average of 23.1 and an impressive strike rate of 151.6. The all-rounder has also picked 51 scalps at an average of 33.7. The Sri Lanka veteran made his debut in IPL in the 2010 edition and has represented franchises like Chennai Super Kings, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/mi-mumbai-indians/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mumbai Indians</a>, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
He has played a total of 37 IPL matches from 2010 to 2016 scoring 422 runs at an average of 19.2 and strike rate of 137.4. The 32-year-old also has 31 IPL wickets under his belt at an average of 32.8 and an economy rate of 8.73.

It is now confirmed that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be hosting the remaining matches of the 14th edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) in the United Arb Emirates (UAE) in September and October. While the new schedule of IPL 2021 has left the fans ecstatic, a few IPL franchises have received massive blows. 
It is learned that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has denied the possibility of the England players participating in the remainder of IPL 2021. Team England has a jam-packed cricket calendar as they will be up against India in the five-match Test series from August 4 to September 14. The Indian series will be followed by England playing limited-overs series against Bangladesh and Pakistan in September and October respectively.
Thus, no central contract-bound England player will be provided with NOC to participate in IPL 2021. Two-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be one among the many teams to get affected by the absence of English cricketers. Eoin Morgan is an invaluable asset for KKR as he contributed both as a batsman and a leader. While in the absence of Morgan, Dinesh Karthik is expected to take over the reins again, Knight Riders will also be looking at various options for replacing Morgan as a batsman in the middle-order. Let&#8217;s take a look at &#8211;
<h2>Players who can replace Eoin Morgan at KKR in the remaining IPL 2021</h2>
<h3>1. Alex Carey</h3>
<figure id="attachment_481105" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-481105" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-481105" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alex-Carey.jpg" alt="Alex Carey" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-481105" class="wp-caption-text">Alex Carey. (Photo Source: Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Australia’s 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey can be a potential player to replace Eoin Morgan in the Kolkata Knight Riders squad. Carey started his journey in the Indian Premier League during the 2020 edition as he was picked by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/dc-delhi-capitals/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Delhi Capitals</a> for INR 2.4 crores. However, the Loxton-born failed to capitalize on the opportunity provided to him and produced an ordinary performance with the willow and gloves.
Carey featured in three IPL matches scoring just 32 runs at an average of 16 and strike rate of 110.3. However, we can’t judge a player by just one bad season. Carey is relatively new in the cricket fraternity and has a long journey ahead. The 29-year-old proved his capabilities during the 2020-21 edition of the Big Bash League as he emerged as a star for his franchise Adelaide Strikers.
In BBL 2020-21, Alex collected 412 runs in 12 matches including one century at an average of 34.33 and strike rate of 126.38. The 29-year-old was also decent behind the stumps as he completed 20 catches. Thus, it won’t be a surprise if KKR ropes in Carey as a replacement for Morgan since he can also act as a good backup option for Dinesh Karthik.

<h3>2. Glenn Phillips</h3>
<figure id="attachment_515092" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-515092" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-515092" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Glenn-Phillips.jpg" alt="Glenn Phillips" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-515092" class="wp-caption-text">Glenn Phillips. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips looks like a hot pick who can make his way into the dynamic <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/kkr-kolkata-knight-riders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> squad. It won’t be wrong to say that the 24-year-old is highly under-rated in the shortest format of the game as he has decent records to his name while playing for New Zealand and different T20 franchises across the globe.
The young wicketkeeper-batsman made his debut for the Black Caps in February 2017 against South Africa and since then has featured in 25 fixtures. In 25 games, Glenn has amassed 506 runs at an average of 28.1 and strike rate of 149.7. Phillips comes with an experience of playing 114 T20 matches and scoring 3030 runs at an average and strike rate of 30.9 and 140,2 respectively.
What makes Phillips a better pick as compared to some of his other more flamboyant counterparts is his ability to bat at any given position. The right-hander also provides an additional wicketkeeping option to the two-time champion. Also, KKR were burdened by poor performances by their batting line-up in the first leg of IPL 2021. Thus, the inclusion of a young and dynamic batter can work in the favour of the franchise.

<h3>3. Thisara Perera</h3>
<figure id="attachment_500019" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-500019" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-500019" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Thisara-Perera.jpeg" alt="Thisara Perera" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-500019" class="wp-caption-text">Thisara Perera. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The lack of interest among the IPL franchises regarding Sri Lanka’s former captain Thisara Perera is quite surprising. The all-rounder boasts of having one of the best strike rates in the shortest format of the game and comes with the added advantage of playing the role of a sixth bowling option for the team. The 32-year-old also has experience of over a decade in the international circuit and can assist the captain in leadership duties.
Perera featured in 84 T20 Internationals in his cricket career scoring a whopping 1204 runs at an average of 23.1 and an impressive strike rate of 151.6. The all-rounder has also picked 51 scalps at an average of 33.7. The Sri Lanka veteran made his debut in IPL in the 2010 edition and has represented franchises like Chennai Super Kings, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/mi-mumbai-indians/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mumbai Indians</a>, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
He has played a total of 37 IPL matches from 2010 to 2016 scoring 422 runs at an average of 19.2 and strike rate of 137.4. The 32-year-old also has 31 IPL wickets under his belt at an average of 32.8 and an economy rate of 8.73.

Eoin Morgan is an invaluable asset for KKR as he contributed both as a batsman and a leader.

3 Players who can replace Eoin Morgan at KKR in IPL 2021

While in the absence of Eoin Morgan, Dinesh Karthik is expected to take over the reins again, KKR will also be looking at various options