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Top 3 captaincy contenders for Kolkata in absence of Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming Indian T20 League
1. Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana (Source: Twitter)
Nitish Rana is another option on whom the franchise could bet and might name a captain. He is one of the players who will be available for all 14 league matches. He can clinch a game single-handedly and will prove to be a game-changer. Notably, Rana has played for the two most successful franchises in the tournament. He has represented both Mumbai and Kolkata in the Indian T20 League.
He has played 91 matches since making his debut in 2016 and has been an extraordinary asset to the team. He has scored 2181 runs at an average of nearly 28 and a strike rate of 134.22. Rana also bowls off-spin on occasion, making him a viable part-time alternative.
Notably, a young captain could return fortunes for Kolkata. He has the upper hand because of his age and fitness. Russell and Naraine could be named captains, but they have various fitness issues and team management will not want another blow in the middle of the tournament.
