Indian Premier League 2018 is still set to be played in the month of April-May next year, but the speculation surrounding the sport is growing by the day. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will return to the league after finishing their two year suspension, leading many to wonder about the fate of Rising Pune Supergiant and Gujarat Lions.
2018 IPL Team players will be updated here.
1. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals return to the Indian Premier League 2018, and will definitely need the players to build their squads.CSK will look to retain players and getting back ‘Captain Cool’ MS Dhoni back on their side.
Amidst all this speculation, one ought to wonder what players the franchises will retain for the 2018
Mumbai Indians – They won the title for the third time this season, and have become one of the most successful teams in the history of the IPL. They are sure to retain their captain, Rohit Sharma, who took the lads in Blue to their third league trophy. In addition to him, we can also see Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Lasith Malinga being retained by the Mumbai Indian’s management for yet another season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad – Without a doubt, the players they will be looking to retain are David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan. The duo have been highly consistent over the last two seasons and have taken their side to new heights. Losing them from the opening order will be a bitter pill to swallow for the Hyderabad management, and they will do everything possible to retain either one of them, if not both. Yuvraj Singh has also been a valuable player for the team, and it is likely that we might see him in the orange jersey once again.
Kolkata Knight Riders – Gautam Gambhir has been their key player who has taken his side through trickiest of the situations, time and again. He has been with the side since 2011 and in many ways, is the KKR veteran. By his side, we can see the prolific all-rounder Yusuf Pathan, who has taken his side to many impressive victories from what appeared to be the brink of defeat. In bowling, Sunil Narine has done well and it’s hard to imagine the Knight Riders letting him go.
Kings XI Punjab – They are the one team in need of a massive overhaul. After performing disastrously, consistently, over the last three seasons, they need a side which can perform well. A couple of players which they are likely to retain are Hashim Amla and Glenn Maxwell, their two best performers from the 2017 season. They need a good batting order, and these two players have a lot to contribute for it.
Delhi Daredevils – The Daredevils have built a good squad over the years, with mid-twenties being the average age of players. They have invested in young talent and while they are yet to see any concrete results, there are many names which have performed superbly. Sanju Samson is one such player, who had a great season last year with Delhi, and is likely to play for the same team in 2018 too. Rishabh Pant too, played well for his side in 2017 and Delhi may very well retain him for the next season as well. In the overseas department, we may see either Kagiso Rabada or JP Duminy being retained.
Royal Challengers Bangalore – Last but not the least, we have the Bengaluru side. Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the player who will be retained under all circumstances. For better and worse, he has been with the side and it’s unlikely that he will break his allegiance this time around. However, it is possible that we may see either AB de Villiers or Chris Gayle leave (The chances for the latter one are higher). Gayle hasn’t been able to perform consistently over the last two seasons and bringing in a replacement can do the trick in the opening order.
As for the other two (or possibly four) sides, we will get a more clear picture when we get closer to the tournament. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will make a comeback, and will look to build a superior squad to establish their rule once again in the Indian Premier League. It is unclear as to how they will be made to select their players, with many possibilities currently in play. It will be interesting to see how things pan out, but one thing is certain – it is surely going to be entertaining and thrilling. Watch this space for more updates on the Indian Premier League 2018.
2018 IPL Team players will be updated here.
1. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals return to the Indian Premier League 2018, and will definitely need the players to build their squads.CSK will look to retain players and getting back ‘Captain Cool’ MS Dhoni back on their side.
Amidst all this speculation, one ought to wonder what players the franchises will retain for the 2018
Mumbai Indians – They won the title for the third time this season, and have become one of the most successful teams in the history of the IPL. They are sure to retain their captain, Rohit Sharma, who took the lads in Blue to their third league trophy. In addition to him, we can also see Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Lasith Malinga being retained by the Mumbai Indian’s management for yet another season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad – Without a doubt, the players they will be looking to retain are David Warner and Shikhar Dhawan. The duo have been highly consistent over the last two seasons and have taken their side to new heights. Losing them from the opening order will be a bitter pill to swallow for the Hyderabad management, and they will do everything possible to retain either one of them, if not both. Yuvraj Singh has also been a valuable player for the team, and it is likely that we might see him in the orange jersey once again.
Kolkata Knight Riders – Gautam Gambhir has been their key player who has taken his side through trickiest of the situations, time and again. He has been with the side since 2011 and in many ways, is the KKR veteran. By his side, we can see the prolific all-rounder Yusuf Pathan, who has taken his side to many impressive victories from what appeared to be the brink of defeat. In bowling, Sunil Narine has done well and it’s hard to imagine the Knight Riders letting him go.
Kings XI Punjab – They are the one team in need of a massive overhaul. After performing disastrously, consistently, over the last three seasons, they need a side which can perform well. A couple of players which they are likely to retain are Hashim Amla and Glenn Maxwell, their two best performers from the 2017 season. They need a good batting order, and these two players have a lot to contribute for it.
Delhi Daredevils – The Daredevils have built a good squad over the years, with mid-twenties being the average age of players. They have invested in young talent and while they are yet to see any concrete results, there are many names which have performed superbly. Sanju Samson is one such player, who had a great season last year with Delhi, and is likely to play for the same team in 2018 too. Rishabh Pant too, played well for his side in 2017 and Delhi may very well retain him for the next season as well. In the overseas department, we may see either Kagiso Rabada or JP Duminy being retained.
Royal Challengers Bangalore – Last but not the least, we have the Bengaluru side. Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the player who will be retained under all circumstances. For better and worse, he has been with the side and it’s unlikely that he will break his allegiance this time around. However, it is possible that we may see either AB de Villiers or Chris Gayle leave (The chances for the latter one are higher). Gayle hasn’t been able to perform consistently over the last two seasons and bringing in a replacement can do the trick in the opening order.
As for the other two (or possibly four) sides, we will get a more clear picture when we get closer to the tournament. Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will make a comeback, and will look to build a superior squad to establish their rule once again in the Indian Premier League. It is unclear as to how they will be made to select their players, with many possibilities currently in play. It will be interesting to see how things pan out, but one thing is certain – it is surely going to be entertaining and thrilling. Watch this space for more updates on the Indian Premier League 2018.
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