Team-wise one benched player in IPL 2020 who should get a chance in IPL 2021

3. Ishan Porel – PBKS

By being part of the squad that had lifted the U-19 World Cup back in 2018, this right-arm hit-the-deck fast bowler was fetched by KXIP in the 2020 auctions. As per the KXIP’s coach Anil Kumble, Ishan Porel was mainly grabbed as an insurance cover for their frontline pacer Mohammad Shami.

But with the Punjab pace bowling already having a mediocre year in the IPL 2020, the management would be thinking to explore their other reserves options as well. Someone like an Arshdeep Singh who probably had a reasonable 2020 season with his left-arm pace at some point might get dropped which then can eventually pave the way for this youngster from Bengal.

By replacing Arshdeep, both Ishan and Mohammad Shami by sharing the reputation of being genuine wicket-taking bowlers can form a lethal new-ball pair for PBKS. Hence at least in the few games, the Punjab side will be anticipating to try this rookie in the IPL 2021.