Even after a player gets unsold in an auction, the next few months before the season starts is important. Never is an IPL edition devoid of replacement signings. Hence, if an unsold cricketer can show his skills in a few months, there are chances that he could still bag an IPL contract. Here, we take a look at three in-form unsold Indian players who could come back as replacements in IPL 2024.
1) Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz Khan is very close to making his India debut. Yes, he must improve his game in the T20 format but for that, he must get a consistent run in the playing XI. The last few years, he was not utilized well and eventually, he went unsold in IPL 2024 Auctions.
Sarfaraz is doing well in the red-ball format. The format may be different but if he can carry on this form, he could be an asset for any team. Hence, he could be a replacement option for some teams.
2) Musheer Khan
Sarfaraz‘s brother Musheer Khan is doing well, albeit in the U19 World Cup. Many expected him to find a bid in the iPL 2024 Auctions but he went unsold.
Musheer can play at various slots in the batting line-up. Plus, he is also a good left-arm spinner. He has plenty of time to develop and teams could be interested in signing him as a replacement.
3) KC Cariappa
KC Cariappa is one of the in-form unsold Indian players who could come back as replacements in IPL 2024. In all the formats, the Mizoram spinner has been in fine form.
There are quite a few teams that do not have a good spin attack. KC Cariappa is an experienced name and has played in the IPL before. Therefore, if any spinner gets injured, he can be the first-choice replacement candidate.
