IPL 2020: Teamwise one player who may be a burden for his franchise

In the thick of such cut-throat competition, some of the players have been dishing out below-par performances.

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2. Sarfaraz Khan – KXIP

Sarfaraz Khan
Kings XI Punjab’s Sarfaraz Khan (Photo Source: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)

Sarfaraz Khan is one of the most talented and gifted young cricketers of the current generation. After a few years of association with RCB, he was bought by the Kings XI Punjab ahead of the 2019 season. Sarfaraz brings an X-factor to the team with his finishing skills, however, he still may prove to be a burden for his existing side.

Punjab’s top order has been performing exceptionally well with their team losing only a total of 5 wickets in their last 2 matches. However, their bowling is susceptible to taking a hit, as was evidenced in the match against Rajasthan Royals. Kings don’t have a huge array of reliable bowling options in their current XI.

Glenn Maxwell and James Neesham are vulnerable to any brutal onslaught by sloggers whereas Murugan Ashwin and Ravi Bishnoi are quite inexperienced. Thus, it makes sense for KXIP to replace Sarfaraz with a player who has a comparable ability to finish matches and who could also chip in with a few overs.

Krishnappa Gowtham fits this criterion and he might be the one who could solve this conundrum. Thus, Sarfaraz, not because of his own performance, but because of the team’s needs, becomes a burden on them.

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