3 captaincy options for Rajasthan Royals in case Steve Smith is not available at the start of IPL 2020

RR will miss their Australian and England players due to quarantine rules in IPL 2020.

ROBIN UTHAPPA Robin Uthappa | RR InstagramThe most experienced Indian cricketer in their lineup is Robin Uthappa. He was bought in the IPL 2020 auction for INR 3 crore after Kolkata Knight Riders let him go after he struggled in the IPL 2019.

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Uthappa has played 177 IPL games, making 4411 runs with 24 fifties to his name at an average of 28.83 and a strike rate of 130.50. He is also a brilliant fielder and safe behind the stumps with 84 catches and 32 stumpings. Uthappa was a top contender to become KKR captain in IPL 2018 when Gautam Gambhir moved to Delhi Capitals.

Rajasthan Royals are looking for someone experienced to captain them in interim and who better than Robin Uthappa to take that role until Steve Smith joins the squad. Uthappa has been part of a leadership role in KKR and for his domestic sides Karnataka, Kerala, and Saurashtra.

 
 

By Jatin Sharma - 19 Aug, 2020

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