IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) mentor David Hussey believes that the team’s new captain Shreyas Iyer has a good understanding of cricket.
Shreyas Iyer Proves his Guiding Skills:-
KKR mentor David Hussey described skipper Shreyas Iyer as a skillful captain, and he has proved his leadership skills as captain of the Delhi Capitals.
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Iyer, who took Delhi Capitals to the finals of IPL 2020, was bought by KKR in a mega auction last month for Rs 12.25 crore.
IPL 2022: The KKR team management has given him priority over fast bowler Pat Cummins, captain of the Australian Test team.
Hussey said during the Press Conference:-
David Hussey said during the virtual press conference on Wednesday, “Shreyas Iyer is a born leader.
He is a very respected player. I know Pat (Cummins) very well. He will prove to be a good vice-captain and he will guide even further.”
IPL 2022: He (KKR Mentor David Hussey) said, “But the way Shreyas Iyer has captained Delhi in the past.
He has a very good understanding of cricket and knows how to play the game according to the circumstances. I think it is a good decision by Brendon (McCullum) and the KKR management to appoint him as the captain.
KKR’s first match against CSK:-
IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will play their first match against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium on March 26.
This competition will be played from 7:30 pm. Kolkata had retained four players before the mega auction.
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At the same time, Kolkata Knight Riders have added 21 players to the Mega Auction.
Kolkata Knight Riders consist of 17 Indian and 8 foreign players. At the same time, 45 lakh rupees are left in KKR’s purse.