The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world. Every team in the IPL has to make tough decisions regarding the composition of its team. The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) recently picked the South African wicket-keeper batsman, Heinrich Klaasen, as part of their squad for IPL 2023. However, there were other players who could have been selected by SRH in his place. Here are three players they could have gone with instead of Klaasen:
1. Sanju Samson: Sanju Samson is one of the most talented wicket-keeper batsmen in the world and he was an integral part of Rajasthan Royals in the previous IPL season. He is an explosive batsman who can single-handedly take the game away from the opposition. He is also an agile wicket-keeper who can keep wickets for long hours without any fatigue.
2. Rishabh Pant: Rishabh Pant is another wicket-keeper batsman who has proved his mettle in the IPL. He has played many match-winning knocks for Delhi Capitals and he is one of the most experienced wicket-keeper batsmen in the league. He is also an attacking batsman who can provide the team with quick runs at the death.
3. Quinton de Kock: Quinton de Kock is one of the most consistent batsmen in the IPL. He has been playing for Mumbai Indians since the beginning of the IPL and has been one of the mainstays in the team. He is also an able wicket-keeper who can provide stability to the team’s batting line-up. He is also an experienced leader who can provide on-field guidance to the younger players in the team.
These were three players SRH could’ve picked instead of Heinrich Klaasen. While Klaasen is a talented player, there were other players who could have been selected by the team in his place.