Top 5 cricketers who may not return for IPL 2027
With each passing season, established players take a backseat, allowing young and talented players to take their position in the teams.
3. Ajinkya Rahane - Kolkata Knight Riders
It is hard to assume that a current IPL captain will not return in 2027, but current form does suggest the same for Ajinkya Rahane. The Kolkata Knight Riders skipper had an underwhelming season, both with the bat and as a leader.
Though he did well to transform KKR's fortunes in the second half of the season, some of his calls during the opening stages of the tournament were questionable, including deciding to bat first against the Punjab Kings with rain on the horizon.
Rahane also had a torrid time as a batter. He managed to score 335 at a strike-rate of 135.08, which is on the lower side for a modern-day T20 opener. The three-time champions will need to make a tough call on whether to retain Rahane or not.
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