With the much-awaited 2020 IPL transfer window deadline nearing (November 14), the fans of all eight franchises are eagerly waiting for their beloved teams to release the list of retained as well as released players. Meanwhile, Indian spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-ashwin-comes-up-with-hilarious-reply-after-his-wife-prithi-asks-him-about-wedding-anniversary-plans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravi Ashwin’s</a> transfer from Kings XI Punjab to Delhi Capitals a week before the deadline remains the top trading window transfer.

The team managements will be considering the major Achilles heel, remaining budget, players’ performance and auction strategies before they could finalize the list of players to be kept and released. The highly anticipated auction for the thirteenth edition of the league will be held at Kolkata on December 19th.

Every team including defending champion Mumbai Indians will be looking to bolster their squads by having a right mix of young as well as experienced stars in their ranks. There are a few players who despite coming in as replacements deserve to be retained.

In the article, let&#8217;s take a look at 3 replacement signings who should be retained for IPL 2020

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-361161" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-361161" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Speed gun Dale Steyn, who initially went unsold at the 2019 auction, made a comeback to the IPL last season after being signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore at his base price of INR 1.5 crore. He came in as a replacement of the injured Aussie pacer Nathan Coulter Nile. Amidst much expectations, the veteran produced a sensational performance in his comeback game against Kolkata Knight Riders in their own backyard by removing Chris Lynn and Shubman Gill to finish with the figures of 2/40.

Steyn continued his impressive run in the next game against Chennai Super Kings at home providing two major breakthroughs (Shane Watson and Suresh Raina) in the very first over of Chennai’s innings. It laid the foundation for the home team’s narrow one-run win despite MS Dhoni’s heroics. Unfortunately, he was ruled out of the remainder of 2019 IPL as suffered a shoulder injury which made him to miss the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup as well.

But the impact he created after coming in as a replacement was massive and the 36-year-old who announced his retirement from Test Cricket in August 2019 will be looking forward to unleashing his usual best at IPL 2020. His figures of 3/25 for Cape Town Blitz in the first game of 2019 Mzansi Super League against Jozi Stars on Friday is a perfect example that he is still fit and raring to go. RCB must consider releasing pacer Tim Southee who has been rather ineffective and must retain Steyn despite Coulter Nile’s comeback given the Proteas&#8217; speedster’s experience, fitness, form and the team’s beleaguered pace attack.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-330372" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alzarri-Joseph.jpg" alt="Alzarri Joseph" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-330372" class="wp-caption-text">Alzarri Joseph. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

The talented 22-year-old was roped in as a replacement by Mumbai Indians for the injured Kiwi pacer Adam Milne. The Antiguan pacer who made his IPL debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi stadium grabbed the headlines in his very first game by producing a record-breaking performance.

With his fiery spell, Alzarri Joseph finished with the figures of 6/12 thereby breaking Sohail Tanvir’s eleven-year-old record of best figures in IPL history (6/14). Unfortunately, he played just three games for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/3051804701516897/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rohit Sharma</a>-led side before being ruled out due to the shoulder injury he suffered during a league game against Rajasthan Royals.

With veteran Lasith Malinga already 36, Mitchell McClenaghan not at his usual best (three wickets in five matches in 2019 IPL) and Jason Behrendorff not living up to the expectations last season (five wickets in five matches at an economy of 8.68) Mumbai must retain Alzarri Joseph who could spearhead their pace attack in a few years’ time.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-332619" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Matthew-Kelly.jpg" alt="Matthew Kelly" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-332619" class="wp-caption-text">Matthew Kelly. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Proteas pacer Anrich Nortje who was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 20 lakhs at 2019 IPL auction was ruled out of the entire season just days before the tournament kicked off due to a shoulder injury. The team management was then prompted to bring in Perth Scorchers pacer Matthew Kelly as a replacement. Many in IPL fraternity were unaware about Kelly before that.

But former Australian batsman Simon Katich who was the then assistant coach of KKR (played for Perth Scorchers in Big Bash League) was sure about the 24-year-old’s potential. Kelly, who is well known for his scorching yorkers is a talented seamer who could easily clock the magical 150-kph mark. Kelly has been exceptional in the Big Bash with his fiery spells and has caught the attention of several Aussie legends.

This guy Matt Kelly from <a href="https://twitter.com/ScorchersBBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ScorchersBBL</a> has the best yorker in the competition . One to keep a close eye on.&mdash; Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) <a href="https://twitter.com/juniorwaugh349/status/1091312009944035336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2019</a>

Unfortunately, he did not get to play a game for the two-time winners throughout the season. With left-arm seamer Harry Gurney (seven wickets in eight matches at an economy of 8.81) and Lockie Ferguson (two wickets in five matches) under-performing last season, KKR must try to strengthen their pace attack.

Anrich Nortje too was not at his best in the Indian conditions recently (went wicket-less in the T20I he played against India at Mohali and managed just one wicket in the two Tests he played against India at Pune and Ranchi). KKR who lack a proper death bowler must retain and give more chance to a talented pacer like Matthew Kelly instead.

~ Written by Ashwan Rao

With the much-awaited 2020 IPL transfer window deadline nearing (November 14), the fans of all eight franchises are eagerly waiting for their beloved teams to release the list of retained as well as released players. Meanwhile, Indian spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-ashwin-comes-up-with-hilarious-reply-after-his-wife-prithi-asks-him-about-wedding-anniversary-plans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravi Ashwin’s</a> transfer from Kings XI Punjab to Delhi Capitals a week before the deadline remains the top trading window transfer.
The team managements will be considering the major Achilles heel, remaining budget, players’ performance and auction strategies before they could finalize the list of players to be kept and released. The highly anticipated auction for the thirteenth edition of the league will be held at Kolkata on December 19th.
Every team including defending champion Mumbai Indians will be looking to bolster their squads by having a right mix of young as well as experienced stars in their ranks. There are a few players who despite coming in as replacements deserve to be retained.
<h3>In the article, let’s take a look at 3 replacement signings who should be retained for IPL 2020</h3>
<h3>Dale Steyn</h3>
<figure id="attachment_361161" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-361161" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-361161" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-361161" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Speed gun Dale Steyn, who initially went unsold at the 2019 auction, made a comeback to the IPL last season after being signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore at his base price of INR 1.5 crore. He came in as a replacement of the injured Aussie pacer Nathan Coulter Nile. Amidst much expectations, the veteran produced a sensational performance in his comeback game against Kolkata Knight Riders in their own backyard by removing Chris Lynn and Shubman Gill to finish with the figures of 2/40.
Steyn continued his impressive run in the next game against Chennai Super Kings at home providing two major breakthroughs (Shane Watson and Suresh Raina) in the very first over of Chennai’s innings. It laid the foundation for the home team’s narrow one-run win despite MS Dhoni’s heroics. Unfortunately, he was ruled out of the remainder of 2019 IPL as suffered a shoulder injury which made him to miss the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup as well.
But the impact he created after coming in as a replacement was massive and the 36-year-old who announced his retirement from Test Cricket in August 2019 will be looking forward to unleashing his usual best at IPL 2020. His figures of 3/25 for Cape Town Blitz in the first game of 2019 Mzansi Super League against Jozi Stars on Friday is a perfect example that he is still fit and raring to go. RCB must consider releasing pacer Tim Southee who has been rather ineffective and must retain Steyn despite Coulter Nile’s comeback given the Proteas’ speedster’s experience, fitness, form and the team’s beleaguered pace attack.

<h3>Alzarri Joseph</h3>
<figure id="attachment_330372" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-330372" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-330372" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alzarri-Joseph.jpg" alt="Alzarri Joseph" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-330372" class="wp-caption-text">Alzarri Joseph. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The talented 22-year-old was roped in as a replacement by Mumbai Indians for the injured Kiwi pacer Adam Milne. The Antiguan pacer who made his IPL debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi stadium grabbed the headlines in his very first game by producing a record-breaking performance.
With his fiery spell, Alzarri Joseph finished with the figures of 6/12 thereby breaking Sohail Tanvir’s eleven-year-old record of best figures in IPL history (6/14). Unfortunately, he played just three games for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/3051804701516897/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rohit Sharma</a>-led side before being ruled out due to the shoulder injury he suffered during a league game against Rajasthan Royals.
With veteran Lasith Malinga already 36, Mitchell McClenaghan not at his usual best (three wickets in five matches in 2019 IPL) and Jason Behrendorff not living up to the expectations last season (five wickets in five matches at an economy of 8.68) Mumbai must retain Alzarri Joseph who could spearhead their pace attack in a few years’ time.

<h3>Matthew Kelly</h3>
<figure id="attachment_332619" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-332619" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-332619" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Matthew-Kelly.jpg" alt="Matthew Kelly" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-332619" class="wp-caption-text">Matthew Kelly. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Proteas pacer Anrich Nortje who was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 20 lakhs at 2019 IPL auction was ruled out of the entire season just days before the tournament kicked off due to a shoulder injury. The team management was then prompted to bring in Perth Scorchers pacer Matthew Kelly as a replacement. Many in IPL fraternity were unaware about Kelly before that.
But former Australian batsman Simon Katich who was the then assistant coach of KKR (played for Perth Scorchers in Big Bash League) was sure about the 24-year-old’s potential. Kelly, who is well known for his scorching yorkers is a talented seamer who could easily clock the magical 150-kph mark. Kelly has been exceptional in the Big Bash with his fiery spells and has caught the attention of several Aussie legends.
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Unfortunately, he did not get to play a game for the two-time winners throughout the season. With left-arm seamer Harry Gurney (seven wickets in eight matches at an economy of 8.81) and Lockie Ferguson (two wickets in five matches) under-performing last season, KKR must try to strengthen their pace attack.
Anrich Nortje too was not at his best in the Indian conditions recently (went wicket-less in the T20I he played against India at Mohali and managed just one wicket in the two Tests he played against India at Pune and Ranchi). KKR who lack a proper death bowler must retain and give more chance to a talented pacer like Matthew Kelly instead.
~ Written by Ashwan Rao

With the much-awaited 2020 IPL transfer window deadline nearing (November 14), the fans of all eight franchises are eagerly waiting for their beloved teams to release the list of retained as well as released players. Meanwhile, Indian spinner <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/ravi-ashwin-comes-up-with-hilarious-reply-after-his-wife-prithi-asks-him-about-wedding-anniversary-plans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ravi Ashwin’s</a> transfer from Kings XI Punjab to Delhi Capitals a week before the deadline remains the top trading window transfer.
The team managements will be considering the major Achilles heel, remaining budget, players’ performance and auction strategies before they could finalize the list of players to be kept and released. The highly anticipated auction for the thirteenth edition of the league will be held at Kolkata on December 19th.
Every team including defending champion Mumbai Indians will be looking to bolster their squads by having a right mix of young as well as experienced stars in their ranks. There are a few players who despite coming in as replacements deserve to be retained.
<h3>In the article, let&#8217;s take a look at 3 replacement signings who should be retained for IPL 2020</h3>
<h3>Dale Steyn</h3>
<figure id="attachment_361161" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-361161" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-361161" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Dale-Steyn.jpg" alt="Dale Steyn" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-361161" class="wp-caption-text">Dale Steyn. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
Speed gun Dale Steyn, who initially went unsold at the 2019 auction, made a comeback to the IPL last season after being signed by Royal Challengers Bangalore at his base price of INR 1.5 crore. He came in as a replacement of the injured Aussie pacer Nathan Coulter Nile. Amidst much expectations, the veteran produced a sensational performance in his comeback game against Kolkata Knight Riders in their own backyard by removing Chris Lynn and Shubman Gill to finish with the figures of 2/40.
Steyn continued his impressive run in the next game against Chennai Super Kings at home providing two major breakthroughs (Shane Watson and Suresh Raina) in the very first over of Chennai’s innings. It laid the foundation for the home team’s narrow one-run win despite MS Dhoni’s heroics. Unfortunately, he was ruled out of the remainder of 2019 IPL as suffered a shoulder injury which made him to miss the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup as well.
But the impact he created after coming in as a replacement was massive and the 36-year-old who announced his retirement from Test Cricket in August 2019 will be looking forward to unleashing his usual best at IPL 2020. His figures of 3/25 for Cape Town Blitz in the first game of 2019 Mzansi Super League against Jozi Stars on Friday is a perfect example that he is still fit and raring to go. RCB must consider releasing pacer Tim Southee who has been rather ineffective and must retain Steyn despite Coulter Nile’s comeback given the Proteas&#8217; speedster’s experience, fitness, form and the team’s beleaguered pace attack.

<h3>Alzarri Joseph</h3>
<figure id="attachment_330372" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-330372" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-330372" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Alzarri-Joseph.jpg" alt="Alzarri Joseph" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-330372" class="wp-caption-text">Alzarri Joseph. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
The talented 22-year-old was roped in as a replacement by Mumbai Indians for the injured Kiwi pacer Adam Milne. The Antiguan pacer who made his IPL debut against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi stadium grabbed the headlines in his very first game by producing a record-breaking performance.
With his fiery spell, Alzarri Joseph finished with the figures of 6/12 thereby breaking Sohail Tanvir’s eleven-year-old record of best figures in IPL history (6/14). Unfortunately, he played just three games for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/crictracker/photos/a.601832999847425/3051804701516897/?type=3&amp;theater" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rohit Sharma</a>-led side before being ruled out due to the shoulder injury he suffered during a league game against Rajasthan Royals.
With veteran Lasith Malinga already 36, Mitchell McClenaghan not at his usual best (three wickets in five matches in 2019 IPL) and Jason Behrendorff not living up to the expectations last season (five wickets in five matches at an economy of 8.68) Mumbai must retain Alzarri Joseph who could spearhead their pace attack in a few years’ time.

<h3>Matthew Kelly</h3>
<figure id="attachment_332619" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-332619" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-332619" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Matthew-Kelly.jpg" alt="Matthew Kelly" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-332619" class="wp-caption-text">Matthew Kelly. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Proteas pacer Anrich Nortje who was signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 20 lakhs at 2019 IPL auction was ruled out of the entire season just days before the tournament kicked off due to a shoulder injury. The team management was then prompted to bring in Perth Scorchers pacer Matthew Kelly as a replacement. Many in IPL fraternity were unaware about Kelly before that.
But former Australian batsman Simon Katich who was the then assistant coach of KKR (played for Perth Scorchers in Big Bash League) was sure about the 24-year-old’s potential. Kelly, who is well known for his scorching yorkers is a talented seamer who could easily clock the magical 150-kph mark. Kelly has been exceptional in the Big Bash with his fiery spells and has caught the attention of several Aussie legends.
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This guy Matt Kelly from <a href="https://twitter.com/ScorchersBBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ScorchersBBL</a> has the best yorker in the competition . One to keep a close eye on.
&mdash; Mark Waugh (@juniorwaugh349) <a href="https://twitter.com/juniorwaugh349/status/1091312009944035336?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2019</a></blockquote>
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Unfortunately, he did not get to play a game for the two-time winners throughout the season. With left-arm seamer Harry Gurney (seven wickets in eight matches at an economy of 8.81) and Lockie Ferguson (two wickets in five matches) under-performing last season, KKR must try to strengthen their pace attack.
Anrich Nortje too was not at his best in the Indian conditions recently (went wicket-less in the T20I he played against India at Mohali and managed just one wicket in the two Tests he played against India at Pune and Ranchi). KKR who lack a proper death bowler must retain and give more chance to a talented pacer like Matthew Kelly instead.
~ Written by Ashwan Rao

All three are genuine fast bowlers, who could turn games on their heads.

IPL 2020: 3 replacement signings from last season the franchises must retain

With the much-awaited 2020 IPL transfer window deadline nearing (November 14th), the fans of all eight franchises are eagerly waiting for their beloved