3 teams that can sign James Faulkner as a replacement in the UAE leg of IPL 2021

James Faulkner is arguably one of the most successful all-rounders in the T20 format. Faulkner has looked in fine form in the 2nd half of PSL this season. In just 3 matches in the 2nd half of PSL, Faulkner scalped 8 wickets for Lahore Qalandars.

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James Faulkner is arguably one of the most successful all-rounders in the T20 format. Faulkner has looked in fine form in the 2nd half of PSL this season. In just 3 matches in the 2nd half of PSL, Faulkner scalped 8 wickets for Lahore Qalandars. With the 2nd half of IPL 2021 set to take place in the UAE, quite a few IPL franchises would look to acquire Faulkner for the remaining matches. That said, here are 3 IPL teams that might sign James Faulkner as a replacement in the UAE leg of IPL 2021:

⦁ Chennai Super Kings

CSK could benefit from signing James Faulkner as a replacement in the UAE leg of IPL 2021. English players are set to skip the remainder of IPL 2021. Hence, it is highly likely that Sam Curran will not play for CSK in the 2nd half of the IPL this season. However, CSK could use Faulkner in the absence of Sam Curran. Faulkner can scalp wickets for the team at will. Furthermore, he can also smack balls out of the ground with relative ease. Clearly, Faulkner would be a great addition to the CSK squad.

⦁ Kolkata Knight Riders

Pat Cummins will not be part of the KKR squad in the UAE Leg of the IPL this season. The Australian has informed his senior teammate Dinesh Karthik about this decision. Hence, KKR will be on the lookout for an all-rounder to replace Pat Cummins in the 2nd half of IPL 2021. James Faulkner’s acquisition could resolve that issue to some extent. Faulkner has performed well with both ball and bat in UAE conditions. Hence, KKR might consider signing Faulker as a replacement in the UAE leg of IPL 2021.

⦁ Rajasthan Royals

The RR side will be affected the most if England players skip the UAE leg of IPL 2021. RR has 4 English players in their squad, namely Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, and Liam Livingstone. Hence, RR could benefit significantly if they sign James Faulkner in the UAE leg of IPL 2021. Faulkner has played for RR in the IPL. Faulkner’s comeback could work wonders for RR in the UAE leg of IPL 2021.

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