IPL 2021: 3 Players who can replace Pat Cummins in KKR squad

2. Sheldon Cottrell

Caribbean pacer Sheldon Cottrell is another player whom KKR can target as Cummins’ replacement. The left-arm pacer has been a vital cog of West Indies’ white-ball team lately, and his record is also impressive. While Cottrell can generate swing with the new ball, the bucket of variations in his arsenal makes him an asset in the crunch overs.

Moreover, the Caribbean star is a left-arm fast bowler and will bring variety to KKR’s bowling attack. Not to forget, death bowling was an issue for KKR in the first half of IPL 2021 as the likes of Andre Russell and even Cummins were taken to cleaners in the end overs. However, Cottrell’s inclusion might ease that problem.

The fast bowler is also not alien to the drill of IPL. He played for Punjab Kings last season, taking six wickets in as many games. If the KKR owners are pleased by these factors, one can see Cottrell donning the purple and gold jersey in UAE.